
— Case Results
Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas, Alex Rich and Kari Ann Hedwall – June 2026
June 2026 Case Results
Recent Dismissal & Reductions — June 2026
Attorney Alex Rich
Traffic Defense
| Original Charge | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Reckless Driving 92/60 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 50/25 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 60/35 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Speeding 64/45 | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 93/60 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 58/35 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (Racing) and Reckless Driving (Bad Brakes) | BOTH DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 87/55 | REDUCED to Defective Equipment |
| Reckless Driving 82/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 55/25 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 100/60 | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving 86/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 71/35 | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving 87/60 | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 80/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 67/35 and Failure to Appear | REDUCED to Improper Driving and NOT GUILTY |
“I would like to give thanks to Alex Rich for his assistance with my case. Him and his team
did an amazing job helping me gather the things that were needed for the court date. His
communication was very good being that this was my first traffic case. 10/10 experience,
very military friendly. I highly recommend.”
— Meiria, 5-Star Google Review
“I would absolutely recommend Driving Defense Law to anybody in need of help with a traffic
ticket. Alex Rich was assigned to my case, and he was everything that I hoped to have in an
attorney. He and his team helped make the stressful experience that I was in significantly
easier by being very personable and down to earth. Alex’s professionalism and attention to
detail ultimately resulted in my case being dismissed. Driving Defense Law’s high Google
reviews were what drew my attention, and in the end they met and exceeded my hopes and
expectations!”
— Colin, 5-Star Google Review
Attorney Kari Ann Hedwall
DUI & Traffic Defense
| Original Charge | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Aiding and Abetting Racing | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving (80/60) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| No Insurance & Imitation Inspection Sticker | BOTH DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving (100/55) | NO JAIL TIME |
| Reckless Driving (75/45) | NOT GUILTY |
| Reckless Driving (83/45) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (69/45) | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving (77/55) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (88/55) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (83/55) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (91/65) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (87/55) | DISMISSED |
| Following Too Closely (Accident) | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving (87/55) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (82/55) | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving (Fail to Maintain Lane) | BOTH DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving (64/30) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (63/30) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (83/55) | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Improper Lane Change | DISMISSED |
“Kari Ann was great! She got me the best possible outcome for my case. I didn’t expect it
since I got pulled over on my motorcycle and the courts don’t necessarily take it easy on
bikers. Nonetheless, she was very professional and a tremendous help.”
— Maya, 5-Star Google Review
“I highly recommend Driving Defense Law Attorney to anyone in need of legal representation.
I was represented by Atty. Kari Ann Hedwall. From the very beginning, they were professional,
knowledgeable, and responsive. They took the time to explain every step of the legal process,
answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident that my case was in good hands.
Thanks to their hard work, preparation, and dedication, my case was dismissed. Throughout the
entire process, they treated me with respect, kept me informed, and genuinely cared about
achieving the best possible outcome for me. If you’re looking for an attorney who is
experienced, trustworthy, and truly fights for their clients, I wholeheartedly recommend
Driving Defense Law Attorney, especially Atty. Kari Hedwall. I am incredibly grateful for her
outstanding service and the positive result she helped me achieve. Thank you for your
professionalism and commitment—I couldn’t have asked for better representation!”
— Grace, 5-Star Google Review
Attorney Steven Thomas
DUI & Traffic Defense
| Original Charge | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Reckless Driving 92/60 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 50/25 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 60/35 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Speeding 64/45 | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 93/60 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 58/35 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving (Racing) and Reckless Driving (Bad Brakes) | BOTH DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 87/55 | REDUCED to Defective Equipment |
| Reckless Driving 82/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 55/25 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 100/60 | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving 86/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 71/35 | REDUCED to Improper Driving |
| Reckless Driving 87/60 | DISMISSED |
| Reckless Driving 80/55 | REDUCED to Speeding |
| Reckless Driving 67/35 and Failure to Appear | REDUCED to Improper Driving and NOT GUILTY |
“Will recommend 100%. I got my first charge, didn’t know what to do, and Mr. Thomas and his
team guided me through the whole way and in the end it was all good. Much thanks to him and
his team.”
— Jose, 5-Star Google Review
“Mr. Thomas represented my daughter for a reckless speeding ticket and we were super happy
and blessed with the outcome. He was always honest and spoke very well with the judge. I
hope I never have to see him again (in a good way), but if I have to, we’ll definitely be
back. Thank you for all you did.”
— Jody, 5-Star Google Review
“Mr. Thomas is an excellent lawyer and I absolutely recommend hiring him, especially if you have a DUI case. This was my first (and last!) DUI and it was honestly such a low point for me and I felt the worst was going to happen to me. After retaining Mr. Thomas, these worries quickly went away. He made sure I was informed of how the process works every step of the way and answered all the questions I had with clarity through the day I had to show up in court. I’m still able to drive and maintain my job thanks to him! If you’re like me, a normal person that made a mistake and got their 1st DUI, hiring Mr. Thomas is a no brainer.”
— Jonathan, Avvo Review
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