Waiver of Appearance and Fee Agreement

Fee Agreement (scroll this section to read full terms)

Beyer & Lippert PLLC “Firm” charges a flat fee for traffic tickets. By clicking on this form that you agree to these terms, and by singing the box below, you are entering into a contract with Firm under the following terms.

ONLY PAYING ATTORNEY FEE: If you are only paying for legal services from Firm and want to pay any court costs or fines yourself, the following terms apply. By agreeing to waive your appearance, you are also allowing Firm to negotiate your ticket with the District Attorney and, if necessary, enter a plea of “guilty” or “responsible” on your behalf. Firm will make best efforts to seek a result that protects your license and insurance from points and penalties, in Firm’s discretion. After the matter is handled in Court, you agree to be contacted by Firm by phone, email, mail, or a combination thereof, so you may handle payment of any court costs or fines. You have forty days from the date the ticket was handled in Court to pay said fines, and failure to do so will result in your license being revoked by the DMV. You agree, after attempted contact from Firm, that you will be solely responsible for paying fines and fees in your case, and for doing so within the forty days. Firm will attempt to quote expected fines and fees, if any, to you based on local procedures, and most cases will result in predictable costs. However, because court fines and fees vary by case, and may change through negotiation with the District Attorney and Court, Firm is not always able to precisely quote you what court costs will be. The fee paid by you to Firm is a nonrefundable flat fee. Your payment to Firm is earned upon receipt and deposited into a business bank account, not a trust account. You are responsible for immediately updating Firm with any change in contact information, as good communication is necessary to handle your ticket in a timely manner and to avoid DMV consequences to your license. Representation by Firm is limited to District Court and does not include continued representation for any appeals or transfers to different courts. Representation does not include striking any Orders for Arrest, late fees, Failure to Appear fees or other consequences resulting from you not handling your ticket in a timely manner or if Firm loses contact with you. Firm will withdraw from representation in the event Firm loses contact with you through your provided contact information. If Firm loses contact with you, it could result in additional fines, suspension of your license, or even an Order for your arrest. Any documents related to representation will only be kept for the minimum time required by State regulation (typically 6 years), after which Client’s file will be destroyed.

PAYING FOR FIRM TO HANDLE TICKET AND FINES/FEES: In instances where you are paying the attorney fee and want Firm to cover the court costs, if any, for your ticket, the following terms apply. You are agreeing to allow firm, in its discretion, to enter a plea, if necessary, on your behalf. Firm agrees to be financially responsible to pay your fines and fees, up to $280. Your fines and fees are not billed against your original payment, but rather are paid by Firm, regardless of the cost, so long as the total amount of fines and fees does not exceed $280. You will be contacted by Firm if fines and fees exceed this amount to discuss further payment to Firm. Because court fines and fee vary by case, and may change through negotiation with the District Attorney and Court, Firm is not always to precisely quote you what court costs will be, but Firm expects in most circumstances your original fee will not require additional payment. The fee paid to firm is a nonrefundable flat fee. The fee is earned upon receipt and deposited into a business bank account, not a trust account. You are responsible for immediately updating Firm with any change in contact information, as good communication is necessary to handle your ticket in a timely manner and to avoid DMV consequences to your license. Representation by Firm is limited to District Court and does not include continued representation for any appeals or transfers to different courts. Representation does not include striking any Orders for Arrest, late fees, Failure to Appear fees or other consequences resulting from you not handling your ticket in a timely manner or if Firm loses contact with you. Firm will withdraw from representation in the event Firm loses contact with you through your provided contact information. If Firm loses contact with you, it could result in additional fines, suspension of your license, or even an Order for your arrest. Any documents related to representation will only be kept for the minimum time required by State regulation (typically 6 years), after which Client’s file will be destroyed.

Waiver of Appearance Terms

You are “Defendant” and agree to the following representations to the Court:

1. Defendant requests the Court to proceed during every absence which the court may permit pursuant to this waiver, and agrees that all interests will be deemed represented at all times by the presence of my attorney with Beyer & Lippert, PLLC as if defendant was personally present in court. 

2. Defendant’s waiver includes the right to appear for trial, to testify in person, to confront and cross examine accusers in person, and an agreement to be bound by the decision of this Court as if present for adjudication and entry of judgment, subject to the right of appeal. 

3. Defendant authorizes the law firm of Beyer & Lippert, PLLC to negotiate and enter a plea on behalf of Defendant in the [this] matter.