Legal Wizards
Lawyer, Paralegal, or Self-Represent?
Answer a few questions about your ticket to think through whether a lawyer, a paralegal, or representing yourself tends to fit situations like yours. This is a guided thinking tool, not legal advice.
Lawyers and paralegals are each licensed to represent clients on Ontario traffic tickets, and many drivers also choose to represent themselves, particularly for routine matters. This wizard reflects back the general considerations described in our lawyer vs. paralegal explainer, based on what you enter about your situation.
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How to use it
The wizard asks about factors like the seriousness of the offence, whether it carries a possible licence suspension, how comfortable you are navigating the court process on your own, and whether cost is a primary consideration — the same general factors laid out in our paralegal vs. lawyer explainer.
What this wizard can't tell you
It cannot recommend a specific lawyer or paralegal, tell you what a specific professional would charge, or guarantee a particular outcome from any representation choice. It’s a thinking tool, not legal advice — for guidance specific to your ticket, speak with a qualified Ontario legal professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a paralegal handle any traffic ticket in Ontario?
Paralegals are licensed to represent clients on most provincial offences matters, including most traffic tickets. See our lawyer vs. paralegal explainer for how the two professions' scopes generally compare.
Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?
Yes, self-representation is an option for any provincial offences matter. Whether it's a good fit generally depends on the offence's seriousness and your own comfort with the court process.