Last Updated: May 14, 2026
Welcome to the website of the Law Office of Scott R. Ball (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Firm”). These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website at octicketdefense.com (the “Site”), our text messaging (SMS) program, and any related communications or services we provide. By using the Site, submitting a form, or opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site or opt in to our SMS program.
1. About the Firm
The Law Office of Scott R. Ball is a California law firm focused on traffic ticket defense in Orange County and surrounding Southern California courts. Our office is located at 18377 Beach Blvd, Suite 323, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. You can reach us at (714) 547-7500 or scott@octicketdefense.com.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Using this Site, submitting a case evaluation form, sending us an email, calling our office, or exchanging text messages with us does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when you and the Firm sign a written engagement agreement and we expressly accept representation.
Until that occurs, any information you provide is not protected by the attorney-client privilege, although we treat all client inquiries with discretion and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3. Not Legal Advice
The content on this Site, including articles, FAQs, blog posts, and case examples, is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change, and the application of the law depends on the specific facts of each case. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information on this Site without first consulting a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Past results do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in future cases. Every traffic ticket case is different.
4. Text Messaging (SMS) Program Terms
The following terms apply to anyone who opts in to receive text messages from the Law Office of Scott R. Ball.
4.1 Program Description
By opting in, you agree to receive SMS and MMS messages from the Law Office of Scott R. Ball related to your traffic ticket case or inquiry. Messages include case status updates, court and trial date notifications, appointment confirmations, document signing requests, traffic school reminders, and responses to client inquiries. No marketing or promotional content is sent.
4.2 How to Opt In
You opt in by submitting the contact form at octicketdefense.com and actively checking the SMS consent checkbox before submitting. The checkbox is unchecked by default; you must affirmatively select it to be added to the SMS list.
4.3 Message Frequency
Message frequency varies based on the activity in your case. You should expect messages around key events such as court dates, document requests, and case updates.
4.4 Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. The Law Office of Scott R. Ball is not responsible for charges from your carrier.
4.5 How to Opt Out
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you reply STOP, you will receive one confirmation message and then no further messages, unless you opt back in.
4.6 How to Get Help
For help, reply HELP to any message you receive from us, or contact our office directly at (714) 547-7500 or scott@octicketdefense.com.
4.7 Supported Carriers
Our SMS program is compatible with all major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and their affiliates and resellers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4.8 No Sharing of Mobile Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in data, or message content with any third party for marketing, promotional, or lead generation purposes. This includes affiliates. Mobile information is used only to operate the SMS program described above and is otherwise governed by our Privacy Policy.
4.9 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, to opt in to our SMS program. By opting in, you represent that you are the account holder or authorized user of the mobile number you provide.
5. Acceptable Use
When using this Site or communicating with us by SMS, email, or any other channel, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
- Impersonate any other person or entity.
- Use the Site or our communications channels for any unlawful purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, our systems, or any data we hold.
- Transmit viruses, malware, or any code intended to disrupt or damage the Site or our services.
- Use automated scripts, scrapers, or bots to collect information from the Site.
- Harass, threaten, or send abusive messages to our staff.
We reserve the right to refuse service, remove content, terminate access to the SMS program, or take other appropriate action in response to any violation of these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, video, and the underlying code, is the property of the Law Office of Scott R. Ball or its licensors and is protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, but you may not otherwise copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written permission.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk and subject to that site’s own terms and privacy policy.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all communications from us are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. We do not warrant that any message will be delivered in a particular timeframe, and we are not responsible for delayed, failed, or misdirected SMS, email, or other electronic communications.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Law Office of Scott R. Ball, its attorneys, and its staff will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or our communications, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Law Office of Scott R. Ball, its attorneys, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your communications with us, or your violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the SMS program will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Orange County, California, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site or the SMS program after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If a change is material, we will use reasonable efforts to provide additional notice.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms or about our SMS program can be directed to:
Law Office of Scott R. Ball
18377 Beach Blvd, Suite 323
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 547-7500
Email: scott@octicketdefense.com
