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Recent Dismissals & Reductions by Attorneys Steven Thomas and Kari Ann Hedwall – September 2025

Attorney Kari Ann Hedwall secured the following successful case results for our clients in September:

  • Reckless Driving 70/35- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Failure to Obey Highway Marking- DISMISSED
  • Reckless Driving 59/30- REDUCED to Defective Equipment
  • Reckless Driving 85/55- REDUCED to Improper Driving
  • Reckless Driving 90/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 81/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 96/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 91/55- REDUCED to Improper Driving
  • Failure to Drive on Right Side of Highway- DISMISSED
  • Driving Without a License (Misdemeanor)- REDUCED to Failure to Carry License (Infraction)
  • Reckless Driving 89/60- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 102/60- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 86/60- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving- Faulty Brakes (Commercial Driver’s License)- DISMISSED
  • Reckless Driving 77/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving (20+ mph over)- DISMISSED

Here are recent reviews from Kari Ann’s clients:

  • “Great team of people! I followed their recommendations and was able to get a better outcome for my ticket! (reckless driving has some steep consequences!) My charge was reduced due to a combination of our efforts!! Shout out to Emma, DaVeeta and Kari Ann!! – Andrew, Google Review
  • “I can’t thank Attorney Kari Ann Hedwall and her team at Driving Defense Law enough for the incredible job they did handling my son’s accident case recently. From the very beginning, Ms. Hedwall and her staff showed compassion, professionalism, and true dedication. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure my son understood the process and his rights as a new driver also included him in every communication which I thought was really awesome. Their hard work and attention to detail led to a successful outcome that not only protected his future but also gave him valuable knowledge and confidence moving forward. I’m deeply grateful for the care and support they provided every step of the way. I highly recommend Kari Ann Hedwall and the team at Driving Defense Law to anyone in need of honest, knowledgeable, and reliable representation. Thanks again to everyone who helped my son and I through this” – TTJ, Google Review
  • “Genuinely so grateful for what this law firm did for me, specifically Kari Ann, she gave me clear instructions on what I needed to do in order to get my reckless driving ticket reduced, I did all of those things and ended up only paying a $30 fine. Absolutely in awe of what was done in that court room and forever thankful!!! 1000% recommend!!” – Ziyah, Google Review

Attorney Steven Thomas secured the following successful case results for our clients in September:

  • Reckless Driving 66/35- REDUCED to Improper Driving
  • Reckless Driving 91/65- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving (Parking Lot)- DISMISSED
  • Speeding 84/65- DISMISSED
  • Eluding (Misdemeanor)- DISMISSED
  • Reckless Driving 77/50- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Improper Lane Change (ACCIDENT)- NOT GUILTY
  • Reckless Driving 77/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Refuse to Weigh Commerical Vehicle- DISMISSED
  • Speeding 64/45- REDUCED to Defective Equipment
  • Reckless Driving 89/55- REDUCED to Speeding
  • Reckless Driving 81/55- REDUCED to Speeding

Here are recent reviews from Steven’s clients:

  • “Highly recommend! Super helpful and put me at ease with a traffic ticket I was very anxious about. My lawyer talked me through the whole process and every possible outcome and was prepared for all of it. They had my ticket dismissed easily!” – Shauna, Google Review
  • “I was impressed with Steven Thomas expertise. He handled my case with professionalism and really took his time to help me understand everything that I was going through. Thank you.” –Ali, Google Review
  • “Steven got my reckless driving down to an improper driving, saving me lots of time and money. Great attorney, highly recommended.” –Kayne, Google Review

At Driving Defense Law, we are ready and prepared to defend your rights and zealously advocate on your behalf. Our team cares about you and will stand strong by your side.  Call Driving Defense Law NOW for a free consultation to evaluate your options. Do not pre-pay your traffic ticket! Pre-paying your ticket or representing yourself in court can have long term consequences. You may encounter costly fines, increased insurance rates, and sometimes even jail time.  Know your options! Our experienced attorneys know how to navigate the local courts in Virginia, especially the Hampton Roads area including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. Our traffic attorneys will evaluate your options and create a gameplan to dismiss or minimize your offense.  Contact now for a FREE case evaluation!

DISCLAIMER – EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER. The testimonials on this website reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of our clients. However, the experiences are personal to those particular clients, and may not necessarily be representative of all clients. We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all clients will have the same experience. Your outcome may vary.