Thing is, a lawyer would probably cost just as much, if not more, than the additional fine I'd get without him right?

I mean, its either pay like $400 and not have a lawyer....or pay like $200 with his help and then have to pay him $500?

Also, my rates barely went up from the last ticket. Maybe like $20 a month more. I've gotten quotes from insurance companies factoring in these tickets and without, and with them its only like $40 a month more.