I think you should buck up and take your bitter pills. You earned it by exceeding the posted speed limit. When I got my first speeding ticket, I took a driver improvement course so the ticket would not go on my record or take any points off my record. My 2nd speeding ticket was last year in CO. I simply mailed in my check for the fine. I doubt if it went on my record since I paid it on time. If you want to spend money on a lawyer, it's your money. Not worth it to me.