What to Expect in Mount Kisco Traffic Court

Knowing what to expect before you go to traffic court can help give you an advantage in fighting your speeding ticket, suspended license, or moving violation. Retaining an attorney with experience and knowledge of what goes on in a particular local court can make the difference in whether or not you privilege to drive is protected.

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Where is the Court Located?
40 Green Street
Mount Kisco , NY 10549-2300
Tel: 914-241-7033

Mt. Kisco Justice Court is located a short distance from I-684.  There is ample parking in front of the court and side of the building.  If you have difficult time finding the court, you can simply looking for the police station.  The court and police station are adjacent to each other.  If you do not own a car, the court can also be reached by train and bus.


Is there anything I should do before going to court?

In brief, if you have been issued a ticket, you must enter a plea of not guilty within 48 hours of receipt.  You should do so by some by some form of return-receipt mailing. 

Your failure to respond in a timely manner will result in your license being suspended.  If your privilege to drive is suspended and you are caught driving, you could be arrested and placed in jail.  Further, you may be convicted of a misdemeanor and be subject to a permanent criminal record.

The court will send you a court date in the mail.  You should be proactive in tracking your court date.  If you have not received a court notice, you should contact the court an inquire about your ticket's status.

What can I expect when I go inside the Court?

On the court date, you must “check in” with the officers/court clerk inside the court

The officers may instruct you to walk through a metal detector and to turn off all electronic devices.  Further, the officers will advise you that there is no food or drinks allowed in the courtroom.

After you check in, you will be instructed to have a seat in the courtroom and wait.  The court can accommodate approximately 50 individuals.  

Eventually, your name will be called and you will line up to meet with the prosecutor.

The court moves quickly and efficiently.  However, there may be significant delays.   You should be patient and be prepared to spend up a few hours in court.



About Our Firm: Our firm has years of experience fighting traffic tickets.  We are experienced Mount Kisco Town Court ticket lawyers.  Our experience can help you save time, money, and points on your license.  Give us a call at 914-723-7900 and ask how our Mt. Kisco speeding ticket lawyers can help.  We have represented hundreds of drivers on moving violations ranging from speeding tickets to reckless driving. We excel at getting tickets either dismissed or reduced.  Send us an e-mail

What are the benefits of retaining your firm?

Going to court can be a time consuming and stressful proposition for many motorists.  Our attorneys have been appearing in Traffic Courts for years and can assist you in alleviating your stress and help reduce the points levied against your license.  By reducing your ticket, we can help save you on rising insurance costs.

We are familiar with the “ins and outs” of the court. Our attorneys have excelled at getting speeding tickets, suspended licenses cases, and other matters either dismissed or reduced.  Under most normal circumstances, our client’s never appear in court on traffic infractions.  This will saves them valuable time and money.

What are some things I should bring to court?

It is helpful to bring your court notice and a copy of your ticket.  This will help the court easily track down your case and help expedite the process.  It is also helpful to bring a copy of your driving record.  Your driving record can be obtained at your local Department of Motor Vehicles.  If you resolve your matter, should know exactly how it will affect your privilege to drive.  If the court assesses a fine, you should be prepared to pay the fine on the day you go to court.

What happens at trial?

If you go to court expecting to proceed to trial on your traffic matter, your case may take longer.  Trials are usually handled at the end of the calendar to avoid a long delay for those who simply wish to take a plea.

At Joseph P. Villanueva, Attorneys At Law we excel at getting tickets dismissed or reduced.  We have more than 20 years of legal experience and have gained a reputation among our peers as being superb lawyers.  Our team of traffic and criminal defense lawyers is lead by Joseph P. Villanueva.  He is a former prosecutor.  Having a former prosecutor on your side can help in analyzing critical issues in your case.  This can make the difference in you keep your license or having your license suspended or revoked. Call us now at (914) 723-7900.

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