A ticket from Florissant Police goes to the Florissant Municipal Court, a division of the 21st Judicial Circuit. Florissant’s prosecutor takes recommendation requests by mail only, so it helps to have a lawyer who knows the routine.
Quick answer: Florissant Municipal Court is at 4575 Washington Street. Court meets about nine times a month, in person only. A lawyer files an entry of appearance on Case.net, then mails a separate recommendation request to the prosecutor. The request does not continue your court date.
Can a lawyer get a Florissant ticket reduced?
In many cases, yes. For traffic tickets, we can often get the charge amended down to a non-moving violation, which puts no points on your license. For other ordinance offenses, we can also often get the charge amended to littering. However, every case is different, so we cannot promise a result.
Florissant Municipal Court at a glance
| Address | 4575 Washington St., Florissant, MO 63031 |
| Court phone | 314-921-3322 |
| Prosecutor’s phone | 314-595-3618 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (payments until 4:30 p.m.) |
| Pay a fine | In person, online, by mail, or after hours in the drop box at the main entrance (no cash) |
| Find your court date | Missouri Case.net, 21st Judicial Circuit, or call the court |
Doors open one hour before your court time, and dockets are called first come, first served. Everyone goes through a metal detector, and the court enforces a dress code.
How we handle a Florissant Municipal Court ticket
- E-file our entry of appearance. Florissant’s Local Rule 21 requires e-filing on Case.net.
- Mail the recommendation request. We send the prosecutor a copy of the entry, a stamped return envelope, and any proof that helps, such as insurance or registration. Filing the entry alone does not request a recommendation.
- Gather the right proof. For driving while suspended or revoked or no license, Florissant will not amend the charge without proof of reinstatement, a hardship or limited privilege, or a license. For crashes, an insurance card is not enough; the prosecutor wants a letter from your insurer.
- Watch the court date. If no recommendation arrives in three weeks, we follow up. Because the request does not continue the case, we ask the court for a continuance when needed.
- Review, sign and file. We explain the offer, its fine and costs, and any points, and file the signed plea.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to go to Florissant Municipal Court?
If you plead not guilty, yes. Many traffic tickets can be resolved through the Violations Bureau or a signed recommendation instead. Ask a lawyer before you pay, because paying is a guilty plea.
Can I pay a Florissant ticket with a personal check?
Only if the check is from the defendant. The court also offers an installment agreement if you plead guilty and cannot pay that day.
What if I miss my Florissant court date?
The court may issue a warrant. See failure to appear and municipal warrants.
Other municipal courts we handle: St. Louis City Municipal Court, St. Louis County Municipal Court, St. Charles County Municipal Court, Chesterfield Municipal Court, Maryland Heights Municipal Court, O’Fallon Municipal Court, St. Peters Municipal Court.
Talk to a lawyer about your Florissant ticket
Brian J. Cooke handles Florissant Municipal Court tickets, including speeding and DWI. See our Florissant criminal defense page, call (314) 439-8501, or contact us online.
This page gives general information as of October 2026. Court procedures change, so check with the court or a lawyer. It is not legal advice.
