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Oregon Traffic Ticket Defense

Contest your Oregon ticket by mail. No court appearance. 30-day filing window.

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30 days
Filing window
No
Bond required
16
Courthouses
7
Counties
13+
Violations you can fight
How it works in Oregon. Oregon Revised Statutes §153.070 allows a defendant charged with a traffic violation to enter a plea of not guilty and request a trial by written declaration in lieu of appearing in court. The court mails the officer’s written declaration; the defendant mails a responsive written declaration with their defense. The court rules on the papers and sends written notice of the outcome. No bail deposit is required. After an adverse ruling the defendant may, under ORS 153.080, request a trial de novo (a fresh in-person trial) within 30 days. Criminal traffic crimes (reckless driving, DUII, driving while suspended) are NOT eligible.
How it works

What happens when you contest your Oregon ticket

  1. 1
    Upload your ticket

    Take a photo or upload a PDF. Our AI extracts the case number, violation code, and court info in seconds.

  2. 2
    We check if you can contest

    We confirm your violation qualifies for a mail-in contest in Oregon — before you pay anything.

  3. 3
    Pick your defense

    We write three arguments tailored to your specific charge and Oregon law. Pick one, or ask for new options.

  4. 4
    Mail your written defense

    We fill every field on the court form and produce a ready-to-mail packet. Add certified or regular mail and we drop it at USPS for you.

  5. 5
    Get your result in 30–120 days

    No bail deposit required. Courts typically respond within 30–120 days. If the officer misses their deadline, the ticket is dismissed.

Courthouses

16 Oregon traffic courts

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Multnomah County Circuit Court — Violations Bureau
Portland · multnomah County
Mail-in OK
(971) 274-0500
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Gresham Municipal Court
Gresham · multnomah County
Mail-in OK
(503) 618-2871
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Hillsboro Municipal Court
Hillsboro · washington County
Mail-in OK
(503) 681-6168
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Beaverton Municipal Court
Beaverton · washington County
Mail-in OK
(503) 526-2425
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Tigard Municipal Court
Tigard · washington County
Mail-in OK
(503) 718-2478
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
Washington County Circuit Court
Hillsboro · washington County
Mail-in OK
(503) 846-2500
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
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Counties

7 Oregon counties

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Multnomah· PortlandWashington· HillsboroClackamas· Oregon CityLane· EugeneMarion· SalemJackson· MedfordDeschutes· Bend
Violations

Oregon violation library

15 Oregon Revised Statutes sections indexed  ·  13 contestable by mail

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FAQ

Common questions — Oregon

How long do I have to contest my Oregon ticket?+

30 days from the citation date. Miss the window and the court rejects the filing — don't wait.

Do I need to fill out any forms?+

Oregon uses a specific court form (ORS-153-WRITTEN-2024). We fill it out automatically from your ticket — you just review and approve.

Do I have to pay the fine upfront?+

No. Oregon does not require a bail deposit to file a written declaration.

What if I lose?+

Two things. First, we refund $59.99 — we only keep $20 for the AI work already done. Second, you can request a fresh in-person trial within 20 days, as if the written contest never happened. Your deposit, if any, is held until that trial concludes. We offer a Court Prep add-on to help you get ready.

Is DontPayTickets a law firm?+

No — we're a document preparation service. You're still the one filing; we prepare the paperwork at your direction. Think of it as TurboTax for traffic tickets.

Ready to fight your Oregon ticket?

We check if you're eligible before you pay anything. $79.99 flat — refunded if you lose.

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DontPayTickets is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Procedure summaries are for general information only. Court rules and forms change — always verify the current form and deadline with your local court before filing.