While driving through what is referred to as the million dollar mile (as I would later learn);…read moreHopewell, VA area has become well known for its excessive citations. I researched local attorneys in the area, Vergara & Associates as it was not only local to Hopewell but conveniently located directly across from the courthouse. I spoke with them on the phone, signed paperwork to act as my legal representation and paid my money retaining the services of the attorney. The office had my email address, my phone number, my home address and a cell phone number and yet I never received anything indicating I needed to complete an online defensive driving course. My speed was 86/70 which again I later learned this is considered a wreck less driving in the state of Virginia. An online driving course to get a wreck less driving case pleaded out to improper equipment is a no brainer; any 13 year old can complete an online driving course. Nonetheless the letter I later received stated that my legal representation had plead guilty on my behalf to a wreck less driving as I did not complete my only defensive driving course. It went on to say I could give more money if I would like to appeal the court's decision. This law office did absolutely nothing for me that I could not have done for myself I am certainly not going to give them more money to appeal a case on my behalf. Extremely disappointed with the lack of communication this firm provided, assuming your client is aware is just plain laziness in my personal opinion. Picking up a phone and communicating with your client, informing them of the courts requests and its time parameters is the sole purpose of retaining legal representation.