We'll explain your ticket, what could happen if you pay it, and help you choose your best next step.
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Step 1
Upload your citation
ClerkHero reads the ticket details, violation code, court, and deadline.
Step 2
Check your options
See possible traffic school, insurance, deadline, and written declaration issues.
Step 3
Prepare your packet
If eligible, ClerkHero helps organize the forms, declaration content, mailing instructions, and follow-up steps.
No app download. No law firm. Self-help document preparation from your browser.
Real California court result
Every case is different, but this shows what a completed written-defense case can look like.
Found Not Guilty
VC 22350
Orange County Superior Court
Case: 7LRJ004CM (redacted)
Verify at occourts.org
Results vary by case.
Before you pay
A traffic ticket can affect more than today’s payment. Before you decide, check the things that usually matter most.
A moving violation can affect your California driving record.
The fine is not always the most expensive part of the ticket.
Violation type, timing, and court approval can change what is available.
Missing the response window can create a bigger problem than the ticket.
Some tickets may qualify for a Trial by Written Declaration packet.
ClerkHero can review many California infractions, including speeding, red light, stop sign, cell phone, unsafe lane change, failure to yield, carpool lane, and equipment-related tickets.
Supports 200+ California violation types.
Check My TicketClerkHero helps you understand your options before you decide whether to pay, use traffic school, fight by mail, or get legal help. and get back to your life.
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Upload your citation, review your options, and understand possible insurance, traffic school, and deadline issues before paying.
Flat $79.99 packet fee
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Full refund if not dismissed
If you decide to prepare a packet, ClerkHero charges a flat $79.99 fee for document preparation and filing guidance.
“Getting a ticket was stressful. ClerkHero made the process simple and gave me confidence that I was doing it right.”
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California driver
ClerkHero helps you review your options before deciding what to do next.
Free ticket review • Takes about 2 minutes
No. ClerkHero works directly from your browser. You can upload your ticket, review your options, and prepare your documents online without downloading anything.
No. ClerkHero is self-help document preparation software. We organize ticket information, prepare documents when eligible, and provide filing instructions. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in court.
ClerkHero reviews your ticket details, court deadline, violation code, and possible next steps before you decide whether to prepare a packet.
Many California traffic infractions can be handled through Trial by Written Declaration, which is done by mail instead of an initial court appearance. Availability depends on your ticket and court.
Possibly. Traffic school depends on your violation, driving record, timing, and court approval. ClerkHero helps flag potential traffic school risks before you decide your next step.
Every ticket is different. If an eligible ticket is not dismissed after using ClerkHero, our refund policy may apply. We show the details before payment so you can make an informed decision.
ClerkHero charges a flat $79 fee. This includes your document preparation, filing instructions, mailing guidance, and follow-up steps. No subscriptions or hidden fees.
Trial by Written Declaration (TR-205) is a California process that lets you contest certain traffic infractions entirely by mail instead of appearing in court.
Because paying a ticket without checking the consequences can be expensive. ClerkHero helps you understand deadlines, traffic school risk, insurance impact, and written declaration options before you decide.
