Sometimes a court appearance is mandatory. To determine whether you are required to appear in court, look at the bottom of your traffic ticket. On the left-hand side, there is a box labeled “Court Appearance Required”. If that box is checked, you are required to appear in court. The date of your appearance and location are also indicated on the ticket. Even if the box is not checked, it is always necessary to appear in court in order to challenge your ticket. Our lawyers are here to represent your interests in court and help you understand what to expect from the legal process.