Got a ticket in Macomb or Oakland County? Not sure how serious it is?
Traffic Offense Attorney in Macomb & Oakland County
Take a breath. Most people who get a ticket have the same first question: is this a big deal or not? A speeding ticket, careless driving, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving. The names blur together, but the consequences do not. Some cost you points and an insurance hike that follows you for years. Some can cost you your license. A few are criminal charges that go on your record.
You should not have to guess which one you are holding.
Here is the honest answer: a ticket is not a done deal. Points can sometimes be reduced or avoided. Charges can sometimes be amended to something that does not touch your record. What is possible depends on the ticket, your record, and the court, and Scott can tell you in one conversation.
Scott handles traffic cases at every level across the district courts of Macomb, Oakland, and Southeast Michigan, from a simple speeding ticket to charges that carry jail time. Before you just pay that ticket, and lock in every consequence that comes with it, find out what it actually is.
Call Now — (586) 243-4140A live person answers 24/7. Your first consultation is free. Or use the Text Your Ticket button below: send a photo of your ticket, and Scott reviews it and calls you back, usually within a day.
Understanding the Charge
Michigan uses a point system for traffic violations. Accumulating too many points can result in a license suspension or revocation. Even a few points can significantly increase your insurance premiums for years. A points reduction attorney can help you fight back.
More serious traffic offenses — like reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, moving violation causing death, or driving on a suspended or revoked license (DWLS) — are criminal charges that carry jail time, heavy fines, and a permanent record.
Scott handles traffic cases ranging from civil infractions to criminal traffic charges in courts throughout Southeast Michigan — including the 37th District Court (Warren), 41A District Court (Sterling Heights/Shelby Township), 41B District Court (Clinton Township), 52nd District Court (Rochester Hills, Troy, Novi), and courts in Mt. Clemens, Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores, and beyond.
Scott also assists with driver's license restoration hearings for clients whose licenses have been revoked due to multiple offenses or substance abuse-related suspensions. License restoration is one of the most commonly searched legal needs in Michigan — and Scott can guide you through every step of the process.
Free initial consultation — ask questions and learn your options before you commit to anything.
Potential Penalties
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Speeding (16+ over) | Civil infraction — 4 points on license, fine, insurance increase |
| Reckless Driving | Up to 93 days in jail, up to $500 fine, 6 points on license |
| Driving on Suspended License (DWLS) | Up to 93 days in jail (1st offense), up to 1 year (subsequent), additional suspension |
| Moving Violation Causing Death | Up to 1 year in jail, permanent criminal record |
| Fleeing and Eluding | Felony — up to 5+ years in prison depending on circumstances |
Free initial consultation — get clear guidance on what you are up against and what to do next.
Why people rely on Rabaut
A name these courthouses already know
Scott is a second-generation defense attorney, nine years into his own practice. He clerked for his father, Stephen T. Rabaut, a respected Southeast Michigan criminal defense attorney who has defended the rights of Michigan residents for decades.
He has seen it from every side
Scott worked in loss prevention, at the Michigan Department of Corrections, and as an extern with the prosecutor's office. He knows how the other side builds a case.
Criminal defense is all he does
Scott practices criminal defense only, never a general practice. His full-time focus stays on your charges.
You sit down with Scott
The person who hears your story is the person who handles your case.
Start with a free conversation
Your first consultation costs nothing. A straight answer about where you stand from someone who does this every day, not a guess from Google or advice from a friend.
Flat-fee pricing, no surprises
You know your full fee up front. No surprise invoices later.
24/7 live answer
Day or night, your call reaches a real person, not a recording.
What Scott handles on traffic cases
- ✓Handles traffic cases from civil infractions to criminal charges across Southeast Michigan
- ✓Experienced license restoration attorney, guides clients through Secretary of State hearings
- ✓Knows how to minimize points and protect your driving record
- ✓Regularly appears in the 37th, 41A, 41B, and 52nd District Courts and courts across Macomb and Oakland counties
- ✓Handles reckless driving, DWLS, fleeing and eluding, and moving violation causing death cases
- ✓For civil infraction tickets, can often appear in court on your behalf so you do not miss work
A real conversation, and an honest assessment.
Some lawyers will say whatever it takes to get you in the door. Scott will not. When you sit down with him, he tells you the truth about your case: what is possible, what is likely, and what it will take to get there. If he is the right person to defend you, he will say so. If he is not, he will tell you that too.
This is your future. You deserve someone who is honest with you from the very first call.
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Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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