Memphis CDL & Truck Driver Ticket Defense

Your license is your livelihood. We treat it that way.

When you drive for a living, a ticket isn’t just a fine — it’s your job, your record, and your family’s income. At Brooks Law Firm, we’ve handled thousands of traffic tickets in Memphis and Shelby County, and we defend hundreds of drivers every year. We know these courts, we know the prosecutors, and we know what it takes to resolve a CDL citation the right way. When you call us, you’re not a case number. We take care of our clients the way we’d take care of our own family.

See how much a CDL ticket lawyer costs in Memphis — flat fees posted by court, from $750.

We go to court so you don’t have to

We know you can’t afford to park a truck for a court date. For most CDL tickets, we appear in court on your behalf — you stay on the road and on schedule while we handle it. The only time your presence is required is if your case goes to trial, and if it comes to that, we’ll prepare you for exactly what to expect. No surprises.

Straight answers about your options

Federal rules limit what CDL holders can do with a ticket. Unlike other drivers, you can’t take a driving class or use diversion to keep a citation off your record — and this applies whether you were driving your rig or your personal vehicle. That’s not a reason to panic; it’s a reason to understand your options before you decide anything. In most cases, those options are:

• Dismissal — challenging the citation on its merits so nothing is reported.
• Amendment — negotiating the charge down, such as reducing the miles-over on a speeding citation to a level that protects your record.
• Trial — putting the State to its proof when the evidence is weak.

One honest note before you resolve anything on your own: not every “dismissal” is equal. Some resolutions that sound favorable, like a dismissal with court costs, can still be reported against your CDL. We’ll review any offer with you at no charge before you accept it, so you know exactly where you stand. No pressure, no scare tactics — just a clear explanation of what each path means for your license.

Experience in every court where your case may land

We handle CDL and traffic citations in Memphis City Court, Shelby County General Sessions, and the municipal courts throughout the area — see the full list on our Courts We Serve page — and we regularly work with out-of-state and over-the-road drivers whose routes bring them through Memphis. If you’re licensed in another state, we’ll handle the Tennessee side of your case and explain how the resolution reaches your home-state record — before it happens, not after. If your citation came from Germantown Municipal Court, visit our Germantown CDL ticket page for court-specific details.

Talk to us before you pay anything

Paying a ticket is a guilty plea. Before you do, call us for a free consultation — (901) 324-5000. We’ll look at your citation, tell you honestly what your options are, and if we can help, we’ll take it from there.

CDL Ticket Questions, Answered

Do I have to come to court for my CDL ticket?

In most cases, no. We appear on your behalf so you don’t lose a day of driving. You’d only need to appear if your case goes to trial — and we’ll prepare you thoroughly if it does.

I got the ticket in my personal car. Does it still affect my CDL?

Yes — citations in any vehicle can be reported against a commercial license. The good news is your defense options are the same, and we handle personal-vehicle tickets for CDL holders regularly.

Can I just take a driving class like I did before I had my CDL?

Federal rules don’t allow CDL holders to use driving school or diversion to keep a ticket off their record. Your options are dismissal, amendment, or trial — and we’ll walk you through which fits your situation.

How much does it cost?

The consultation is free, and we’ll quote you a flat fee up front before you commit to anything.

I drive for a carrier in another state. Can you still help?

Yes. We represent over-the-road drivers licensed all over the country whose citations happen in Memphis and Shelby County, and we handle the court appearance without you returning to Tennessee in most cases.