Somera & Associates - Plantation, FL
Somera and Associates is a premier traffic ticket defense and criminal defense law firm serving Plantation and South Florida since 1998. With more than 125 jury trials and thousands of bench trials resolved, the family-owned practice protects driving records, fights insurance increases, and keeps motorists out of the courtroom.
Skilled Traffic Ticket Defense and Criminal Representation in Plantation
Receiving a traffic citation in South Florida can disrupt your daily routine, threaten your driver license, and cause costly insurance rate spikes. Paying a ticket outright acts as an automatic admission of guilt, resulting in conviction points on your driving history. Somera and Associates, P.A. offers aggressive legal representation to prevent points, eliminate traffic school mandates, and avoid burdensome court appearances. Founded in 1998 by attorneys Michael D. Somera and Jessica M. Somera, this family-owned practice brings over fifty years of combined legal experience to courtroom defense across Broward County and the entire state of Florida.
Vigorous Defense for Civil Traffic Citations and Moving Violations
Many drivers assume paying a moving violation is the simplest resolution, unaware that accumulated Florida points trigger mandatory suspensions and thousands of dollars in long-term insurance surcharges. If you want to hire an attorney who handles the paperwork and appears in court on your behalf, Somera and Associates provides focused defense strategies. The firm meticulously cross-examines citation evidence, verifies speed measurement calibrations, and seeks complete case dismissals. The practice assists motorists facing a wide spectrum of infractions, including:
- Speeding tickets, unlawful speed in school zones, and highway construction citations
- Red light camera notices and officer-issued red light infractions
- Careless driving citations, failure to yield right-of-way, and following too closely
- Stop sign violations, illegal lane changes, and improper turn citations
- Seatbelt citations, toll system infractions, and move-over law violations
- Out-of-state driver citations to prevent reciprocal license points in home jurisdictions
Driver License Reinstatement and Criminal Traffic Defense
When traffic allegations elevate to criminal offenses, the potential penalties include vehicle impoundment, hefty statutory fines, and mandatory jail sentences. If you need a lawyer immediately to protect your driving privileges or avoid criminal penalties, Somera and Associates stands ready with experienced trial advocacy. With over 125 jury trials and thousands of non-jury trials conducted, the legal team understands Florida traffic court procedures thoroughly. The attorneys handle complex traffic and misdemeanor proceedings such as:
- Driving while license suspended, revoked, or canceled (DWLS) defense
- Habitual traffic offender (HTO) designations and hardship license reinstatement petitions
- Reckless driving charges, highway racing allegations, and speed exhibitions
- Leaving the scene of an accident involving vehicle or property damage
- DUI driving under the influence charges, breathalyzer test challenges, and administrative hearings
- General criminal defense matters, including misdemeanor offenses and probation compliance
Multilingual Service and Personalized Client Dedication
At Somera and Associates, clients receive direct, responsive guidance from knowledgeable legal professionals who treat every matter with urgency. Recognizing the multicultural character of Broward County, the firm offers comprehensive bilingual and trilingual communication in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. When you find a lawyer through this established firm, you gain an advocate dedicated to shielding your record and keeping you moving forward without court disruptions.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the central commercial corridor of Plantation, conveniently located right on W Broward Blvd.
Building Location
This is a one-story professional office plaza, situated near Citi Bank and AmTrust Bank, making it easily accessible.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary surface parking is available for visitors directly in the plaza's open lot in front of the office.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 22 (Eastbound/Westbound); nearest stop is at Broward Boulevard/Northwest 84th Avenue - (Library).
Accessibility / Suite Access
As a ground-floor suite with a direct exterior entrance, simply walk directly from the parking lot into the front doors of the office at 8273 W Broward Blvd.