Townsend M. Myers

Townsend M. Myers

also known as NOLA Criminal Law

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

4907 Magazine St, #5, New Orleans, LA

About Townsend

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

33 years | 4,000 cases

95%
Personal Injury 5%

33 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 28 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

NOLA Criminal Law

4907 Magazine St, #5, New Orleans, LA, 70115

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Townsend M. Myers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrea | August 16, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Thank you!

I am from Australia and required assistance searching for a warrant for a client. Mr Myers efficiently and helpfully attended to the works which I was most grateful for! Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Posted by Odell | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Plea Bargain Lawyer

Because of Townsend’s failure to do discovery and make the ADA perform a proper investigation I ended up a plea deal for something I was innocent of. This deal caused me to lose access to my son for nearly a year and my ex to move around the country undeterred. It is a year after I hired Townsend and... my child custody case has been dragged out to where I now have not seen my son for nearly 2 years. I hired Townsend to ensure I would maintain my parental rights and he failed to advocate for my interests. This had a domino effect on my child custody case which is now in NJ.

Posted by trent | March 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

became so mad he smashed the glass between us and ran away like the coward he is

before that fine moment of manliness, townsend myers had told me and my family he had taken cases to trial. that was a lie. he has never taken a case to trial and it's nine years later. he's a plea bargain lawyer, the one the DA and the judge knows will sell his client out. he wanted me to le...ad guilty to attempted murder! the truth of the incident, of which i admit to not being completely innocent, was far and beyond NOT anything near attempted murder. my next lawyer made sure of that. when i confronted him about his lack of trial experience and the things i needed him to do to defend me, handcuffed and wearing in my orange jumpsuit behind an inch-thick wall of glass, townsend myers became so infuriated he hit the glass with his fist, creating a spiderweb of cracks across the entire surface of approximately 3x4 feet. he immediately turned and ran away. because why face the facts of your hatred and greed? townsend myers is a liar, a coward, and a thief. he took money promising to be something he was not. you have been warned.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review from a law student and former client of Mr. Myer

I hired Mr. Myers when I was visiting New Orleans and got into legal trouble. Mr. Meyers zealously advocated on my behalf and the case against me was dismissed. Then years later while being admitted to the Bar as an attorney myself, Mr. Meyers was there to answer all my questions and help me through ...the process of disclosing my situation to the Board. He already had my money and completed his required service, the extra time and consideration shows that he truly cares about not only his client's present legal dilemma but their future. Mr. Myers is a rare breed of attorney. Highly recommend him for all legal services.

Posted by james | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best attorney you or a loved one can hire in New Orleans

My experience was absolutely outstanding. Mr Myers was more than attentive but very compassionate with my specific case. His expertise and knowledge of the legal system made my court case very relaxed and I would not hesitate to say that if you have any doubts about who to turn to, call him. He will ...definitely put your mind at ease in a heartbeat. I am forever grateful for his help.

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Townsend M. Myers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Townsend is well known and highly respected among fellow criminal defense attorneys in the community. He knows the law and fights hard to get his clients the best results."

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Michael Finkelstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Townsend is a top-notch attorney with a tremendous reputation. He is skilled, reliable, and communicates well with his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Townsend. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Howard Gutman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had a friend who needed an attorney on an emergency basis. Townsend was knowledgeable and responsive, accomplishing a good result at a reasonable cost."

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Seth Bloom

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Hebert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Managing Attorney, NOLA Criminal Law

1998 - 2006

Assistant Public Defender, Orleans Parish Public Defender

Associations

1998 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Robert Brumfield

Client found not-guilty of all but a single count.

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Education

1993

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctorate

1989

University of South Carolina Honors College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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