If you received a traffic ticket inside the Village of Hempstead, your case is most likely heard at the Village of Hempstead Justice Court, not at the county agency in Garden City. The Village of Hempstead is an incorporated village in Nassau County that runs its own court, and tickets written within its limits are returned there.
Where the Hempstead Village Court Is
- Address: 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550
- Phone: 516-478-6500
- Hears: traffic and parking tickets and village code matters issued within the Village of Hempstead
Village Court, County TPVA, or District Court?
Where your case is heard depends on who wrote the ticket and where. Tickets issued within the Village of Hempstead go to the village court. Standard Nassau County tickets from unincorporated areas and parkways go to the Nassau County TPVA in Garden City. Serious criminal charges such as DWI and reckless driving are handled at the Nassau County District Court. Confirming the court on your ticket is the first step.
Tickets We Defend in Hempstead Village
We represent drivers on the full range of moving violations heard here, including speeding, cell phone use, red light and stop sign violations, and similar charges. Each one carries points and a possible insurance increase, which is why paying the ticket outright is often the most expensive choice.
What to Do After a Hempstead Village Ticket
A few steps protect your options before your response is due:
- Do not simply pay it. Paying is the same as pleading guilty, which adds the points and closes off a defense.
- Answer by the date on your ticket. Ignoring it can lead to a default conviction and a suspension.
- Check the court on your ticket. Make sure you are responding to the right one, the Village Court rather than the county TPVA.
- Have it reviewed first. A short look at the stop and the evidence shows whether it is worth contesting.
There is a separate state charge beyond the fine. Reaching 6 or more points in 18 months triggers a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 for the first 6 points plus $75 for each additional point, and it applies to out-of-state drivers as well.
How a Hempstead Village Traffic Lawyer Helps
A lawyer can appear for you, review how the stop and evidence were handled, and work toward a reduction or dismissal where the facts support it. Outcomes depend on the specifics of each case and nothing is guaranteed, but having representation usually beats facing the ticket alone. James Medows has defended Nassau County drivers since 2006. Call or text 917-856-1247 for a free consultation, or start your case online.