Village of Southampton, New York
Not to be confused with the Town of Southampton
Southampton is a village in Suffolk County, New York. It is located on the southern fork and on the Atlantic Ocean. The village is the heart of the “Hamptons” and is considered to be one of the most well-to-do municipalities in the United States. The village is within the Town of Southampton. , there were an estimated 5,000 full-time village residents.
Traffic Tickets in the Village of Southampton
The village has its own police department and its officers conduct most traffic stops. Citations can also be issued by troopers of the New York State Police and officers of the Suffolk County Police Department. Common village traffic tickets are for failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to yield to pedestrians, improper U-turn, improper left turn, and failing to yield right of way.
There are two Southampton justice courts, the Southampton Village Court and the Southampton Town Court. The village court has jurisdiction only over the village. The town court has jurisdiction over the rest of the town excluding the village of Southampton and excluding its other villages that have their own justice courts.
If you received a traffic ticket it is usually beneficial to retain a traffic ticket attorney. This is for two reasons. Firstly, your attorney can go to court in your place. This allows you to avoid the hassle and anxiety that usually goes along with a mostly unpleasant experience. Secondly, your traffic lawyer should be able to take advantage of procedural defects and other legal issues to obtain an advantageous disposition for your case. For any traffic related charges in the Village of Southampton, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has experience in the Southampton Village Court. We are a Long Island based traffic ticket defense firm. Our firm has been fighting on behalf of motorists since 2011. The goal of our attorneys is to obtain a dismissal or a dramatic reduction of the charges. You can contact us any time during regular business hours. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a complimentary consultation.
Points Reduced or Money Back Guarantee*
Our firm offers a Point Reduction or Money Back Guarantee*. This means we will issue a full refund of your legal fee if we are unable to reduce the points added to your license as a result of the ticket.
*Traffic tickets only. Does not apply to misdemeanors and felonies.