Failure to Appear in Court

Missed Court Dates for Traffic Violations

PROTECT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE: Call (252) 499-0661


As mandated by North Carolina State law, if a person is given a court date regarding a traffic charge, he or she is required to appear in court. If that person fails to appear, he or she may be arrested and have their driving privilege suspended by the DMV and face fines.

Talk to our Carteret County failure to appear attorneys if you are facing the possible revocation of your driver's license by the DMV after missing a court date. Whether your license is at stake for a speeding violation or another misdemeanor motor vehicle violation, we can fight to protect your driving privileges and work to minimize your penalties.

What should you do next? Find out by calling (252) 499-0661.

How Our Carteret County Attorneys Can Help

If you miss a court date and have had your license suspended, our lawyers can work towards getting the case re-calendared so your license is restored quickly and effectively.

For failing to appear on misdemeanor motor vehicle violations, you may be charged with a $200 administrative fee on top of other court costs and fines. We can not only help you prevent the suspension, but we can work to get certain court fees stricken as well. Learn more about how we can help protect you from a license suspension and fees. Whether you are a North Carolina driver or an out-of-state resident, we can help.

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