Got a ticket or a traffic charge in Macomb or Oakland County?
Southeast Michigan Traffic Defense
Not every traffic problem is the same. A speeding ticket and a reckless driving charge are worlds apart, and most people are not sure which one they are dealing with. Start here.
A ticket may feel small, but the points pile up, your insurance climbs for years, and enough of them can cost you your license. The serious charges, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, fleeing and eluding, are criminal, and those can mean jail and a permanent record. Either way, there is usually more that can be done than just paying it and hoping.
Have a ticket? Text it to Scott.
Snap a photo of your ticket and text it to (586) 243-4140. Scott will review it and call you back to walk through your options. A traffic ticket is not an emergency, so you may not hear back the same hour. Scott is often in court for other clients, the same way he would be in court for you. He will get back to you in a reasonable time, usually within a day. For many simple tickets, Scott can even appear in court for you, so you never miss work.
Text Your Ticket — (586) 243-4140Facing a criminal traffic charge? Call now.
Reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, fleeing and eluding, or a moving violation causing death are not ordinary tickets. They carry jail time and a permanent record, and the sooner Scott is involved, the more he can do.
Call Now — (586) 243-4140Understanding 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Scott also assists with driver's license restoration hearings for clients whose licenses have been revoked due to multiple offenses or substance abuse-related suspensions.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.
The Rabaut name has been part of criminal defense in these courthouses for decades. Scott clerked for his father, a longtime, respected Michigan criminal defense attorney, before building his own practice over the last nine years. He has earned real respect in the courtrooms and communities he serves, and you can rely on Rabaut.
He has seen the system from more than one side.
An externship with the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. Loss-prevention work for a major national retailer. Parolee tracking with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Scott has watched how cases get built, what evidence really means, and what happens to people after a conviction. That perspective shapes how he defends you.
Criminal defense is the only thing he does.
Scott is not a general practitioner who takes a criminal case when one walks in the door. Criminal defense is the whole practice. That is where his time and his attention go.
You sit down with Scott, not a paralegal.
The person who hears your story is the person who handles your case.
Start with a free conversation.
Your first consultation costs nothing. What matters most is that you are finally talking to someone who knows exactly what comes next, what you are facing, and who will walk you through it. Not your friends, not a forum online. Real answers from someone who does this every day.
Flat-fee pricing, with no surprises.
If you hire Scott, you will know your full fee up front. No nickel-and-diming for every motion or court date along the way. You will know what is included before you decide, so there are no surprise invoices while you are already worried about everything else.
24/7 live answer.
Day or night, your call reaches a real person, not a recording. Scott personally follows up on every one.
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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(586) 243-4140Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut
38600 Van Dyke Ave., Suite 200
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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