Pulaski County Speeding Ticket Lawyers
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Pulaski County Speeding Ticket Attorneys
A speeding ticket in Pulaski County usually starts the same way: flashing lights on Interstate 57. I-57 runs the length of the county and carries US Route 51 with it, and that steady stream of through-traffic makes Pulaski County one of the busiest places for speeding citations in all of southern Illinois. Many of the drivers we help were simply passing through, headed to or from Cairo, Carbondale, or out of state, when they were stopped near Ullin or Mounds.
Olson & Reeves defends those tickets in the Pulaski County Circuit Court in Mound City, part of the First Judicial Circuit. In most cases we keep the points off your license, hold your insurance rate steady, and resolve the whole matter for a flat fee without you ever setting foot in the courthouse. If you live out of the area or out of state, you will not need to return to Illinois for your case. Send us your ticket and we will tell you exactly where you stand.
Stopped on I-57 in Pulaski County?
You are not alone, and you have options. I-57 is the main route through far southern Illinois, and the stretch through Pulaski County sees heavy patrol. Drivers get clocked coming down the grade near Ullin, around the US-51 junction, and on the approach toward Alexander County and Cairo. State Route 37 and the local roads through Mound City and Mounds see their share of stops too.
Here is the part most drivers miss. The ticket sitting on your dashboard is not a bill to be paid. Paying it is a guilty plea that puts a conviction on your public driving record, adds points, and can raise your insurance for years. Whether you live in Pulaski County or were just driving through, the smarter first move is to have the ticket reviewed before you pay anything.
What a Pulaski County Speeding Ticket Can Cost You
The penalty depends on how far over the limit you were driving. Speeds up to 25 mph over are petty offenses under 625 ILCS 5/11-601. At 26 mph over and up, the ticket becomes a criminal misdemeanor under 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5, which is the kind of charge you do not want to face alone in Mound City.
| Speed Over Limit | How It’s Charged | Maximum Penalty | License Points | Supervision Possible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–25 mph over | Petty offense (no criminal record) | Fine of $75–$1,000 plus court costs | 5–20 points | ✓ Yes |
| 26–34 mph over | Class B misdemeanor (criminal) | Up to 180 days jail + $1,500 fine | 50 points | First offense only |
| 35+ mph over | Class A misdemeanor (criminal) | Up to 364 days jail + $2,500 fine | 50 points | First offense only |
Points are only added if you are convicted, not if you receive court supervision. For the full breakdown of Illinois points, fines, and supervision rules, see our Southern Illinois speeding ticket lawyers page.
Keeping the Ticket Off Your Record
The outcome we pursue on most Pulaski County speeding tickets is court supervision. It is a sentence that holds your case open while you meet the court’s conditions. When you complete it, the charge is dismissed and no conviction is entered, so no points hit your record and your insurance rate is not affected the way a conviction would affect it.
Under 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1, you can receive supervision for moving violations no more than twice in any 12-month period, and a judge in the First Judicial Circuit decides whether to grant it. How your record and your request are presented makes a real difference. Where supervision is not the right fit, we look at reducing the charge or challenging the stop itself.
Aggravated Speeding on I-57
Driving 26 mph or more over the limit is no longer a simple ticket. It is criminal aggravated speeding: a Class B misdemeanor at 26 to 34 over, and a Class A misdemeanor at 35 or more over, carrying possible jail time, fines up to $2,500, and a permanent criminal record.
Here is where Pulaski County drivers catch a break. Court supervision on a first aggravated speeding charge is not available if the offense happened in an urban district, but under Illinois law an urban district does not include interstate highways. Because most aggravated speeding tickets here are written on I-57, that supervision option generally stays on the table. That single fact can be the difference between a clean record and a criminal conviction, which is why these charges should never be handled without an attorney.
The Pulaski County Courthouse and Court Process
Pulaski County traffic cases are heard at the Pulaski County Courthouse at 500 Illinois Avenue in Mound City, which serves the county as part of Illinois’ First Judicial Circuit. The circuit clerk’s office handles traffic filings there.
Because we are in these far southern Illinois courts regularly, we know how the Pulaski County traffic call runs and what the local prosecutor expects on a speeding case. That procedural familiarity, paired with a steady presence across the region, lets us move your case efficiently. Once you hire us, we file our appearance and handle your court dates in Mound City for you. In most petty cases, you never have to appear.
How We Handle Your Pulaski County Ticket
Step 1: Send us your ticket. Snap a photo of your citation and email it to jreeves@mtvernonlaw.com or text it to (801) 215-9669, with your name and phone number.
Step 2: We review it for free. We look at your ticket and your driving record, then call you with your options and a flat-fee quote. A free virtual consultation means there is no reason to drive back to Mound City just to talk.
Step 3: We handle the rest. We file our appearance, deal with the court and prosecutor, and in most cases you never set foot in the courthouse. If you are out of state, you will not need to return to Illinois.
Pulaski County Communities We Serve
We defend speeding tickets for drivers from across Pulaski County and for the many out-of-area drivers cited while passing through.
| Mound City | Mounds |
| Ullin | Karnak |
| Olmsted | Grand Chain |
| Villa Ridge | Pulaski |
| Perks | Wetaug |
Why Drivers Choose Olson & Reeves
Speeding tickets are high-volume work for our firm, and that experience works in your favor. We have handled more than 3,000 traffic tickets and saved our clients over $1,000,000 in avoided insurance increases, with a 4.8-star rating across more than 150 Google reviews.
Working with us is built to be simple. We charge flat fees with no hourly billing and no hidden costs, so you know the full price up front. No office visit is required, we sign documents online, and in most cases we appear in court for you. For a Pulaski County ticket, that often means you handle the entire case from your phone.
Pulaski County Speeding Ticket FAQ
I got a ticket on I-57 passing through. Do you handle that?
Yes. We regularly represent drivers, including out-of-state drivers, cited on I-57 through Pulaski County. In most cases we can resolve your ticket without you returning to Illinois, and you will not need to visit our office. We handle the case remotely with online document signing and appear in court for you.
A speeding conviction in Illinois can still follow you home and affect your record and insurance in your own state, so it is worth handling even if you do not live here. Send us the ticket and we will tell you your options.
Do I have to go to court in Mound City for my speeding ticket?
Usually, no. For most petty speeding tickets in Pulaski County, your attorney can appear at the courthouse in Mound City on your behalf, so you do not have to take time off work or drive back to far southern Illinois. Some charges, like aggravated speeding, may require you to appear, and we tell you up front which applies.
When you hire our firm, we file an appearance and handle the court dates wherever the court allows it. You work directly with our office the whole way through.
Should I just pay my Pulaski County speeding ticket?
No. Paying the ticket is a guilty plea. It puts a conviction on your public driving record, adds points, and can raise your insurance for years. A lawyer can often get the ticket reduced or kept off your record through court supervision, usually for a flat fee that costs less than the long-term insurance increase.
Many drivers pay the ticket to be done with it and never realize they pleaded guilty until the points and the higher premium show up. A quick free review tells you whether your ticket can be resolved without a conviction.
Will a Pulaski County speeding ticket affect my license in another state?
Often, yes. Through interstate reporting agreements, an Illinois speeding conviction is usually reported to your home state, where it can add points and raise your insurance under that state’s rules. Resolving the ticket here, before a conviction is entered, is the best way to protect your record at home.
This is one of the main reasons out-of-state drivers hire us instead of just paying an Illinois ticket they assume will not follow them.
Is going 26 or more over the limit a crime in Illinois?
Yes. Driving 26 to 34 mph over the limit is a Class B misdemeanor, and 35 mph or more over is a Class A misdemeanor under Illinois law. These are criminal charges, not petty tickets, with possible jail time, fines up to $2,500, and a permanent criminal record.
These charges fall under 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5. Because most aggravated speeding tickets in Pulaski County are written on I-57, court supervision often remains available on a first offense, but the stakes are high enough that you should not handle one alone.
How much does a Pulaski County speeding ticket lawyer cost?
Olson & Reeves handles Pulaski County speeding tickets for an affordable flat fee, not an hourly rate, so you know the full cost up front with no surprises. For most tickets, that flat fee is less than the multi-year insurance increase a conviction would cause. Contact us for a free review and a flat-fee quote.
The right comparison is not the fee versus the fine. It is the fee versus the full cost of a conviction, including the insurance surcharge and the long-term hit to your record.
Get Your Free Pulaski County Speeding Ticket Review
Don’t pay your ticket and take the points without knowing your options. Send us your citation and our Pulaski County speeding ticket lawyers will review it at no cost and tell you exactly how we can help, with no office visit required. You can also see our Southern Illinois speeding ticket lawyers page for the full breakdown of Illinois penalties, or our CDL traffic ticket and DUI defense pages.
Call (618) 316-7322 or send your ticket to jreeves@mtvernonlaw.com to get started.