Criminal Defense Attorney
Speeding Lawyer in Virginia Beach
Got a speeding ticket or facing excessive speed charges in Virginia Beach? Doummar Law Firm offers expert legal defense to protect your driving record, your job, and your future.
Why Choose Doummar Law for Speeding Charges?
With decades of experience defending speeding and reckless driving cases in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, our attorneys know exactly how to approach your case.
- Local Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads experience defending speed-related offenses
- Deep understanding of Virginia traffic law and how “excessive speed” becomes criminal
- Personalized approach — you’ll work directly with your attorney, not just a case manager
- Flexible meeting times, including early mornings and evenings
Learn more about our approach on our Speeding Defense Attorney page.
Speeding vs. Excessive Speeding: When It Becomes a Serious Charge
In Virginia, not all speeding tickets are treated equally. Driving 20 mph or more above the posted limit, or exceeding 85 mph anywhere in the state, can turn a speeding ticket into reckless driving — a Class 1 misdemeanor.
If your ticket says “reckless driving,” you’re being charged with a crime, not just a traffic infraction. Learn more about how speeding crosses into criminal territory on our Speeding vs. Reckless Driving page.
Penalties for Speeding in Virginia
Even standard speeding tickets can have long-term effects. Excessive speed charges make things much worse. Here’s what’s at stake:
- Hefty fines — often $100–$500 or more
- DMV demerit points (3–6 depending on severity)
- Possible license suspension for extreme cases
- Increased insurance premiums for up to 5 years
View a detailed breakdown of fines, points, and court outcomes on our Speeding Penalties in Virginia page.
How We Defend Speeding Charges
At Doummar Law, we build your defense based on precision, not assumption. Every speeding case is unique — we identify the exact weaknesses in the Commonwealth’s evidence to protect your record.
- Challenge radar, lidar, or pacing accuracy and calibration
- Check whether the speed limit signs were visible and properly posted
- Examine officer line-of-sight and equipment usage records
- Negotiate reductions to non-moving violations when possible
Discover proven defense strategies on our How to Beat a Speeding Ticket page.
Local Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads Court Experience
Our firm appears daily in local courts across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. We know how each judge and prosecutor handles borderline speeding or reckless driving cases, giving us an advantage when presenting your defense.
See our full local insights and court preparation guide on the Virginia Speeding Laws page.