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I am 1989 graduate of the University of South Carolina Honors College, magna cum laude,and a 1993 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School. While in law school, I completed a clinical education program with a concentration in criminal law. After graduation I began my career as an assistant public defender with the Cook County Public Defender s Office in Chicago. I have been a criminal lawyer, and only a criminal lawyer, ever since.
In 1996, I returned to New Orleans, establishing my professional career with the Orleans Parish Public Defender’s Office. In early 1998, I established NOLA Criminal Law, because I sensed there was a need for a lawyer like me – a lawyer who was willing to try to do things a little bit differently than most. What I mean is this: sometimes lawyers don’t make any sense. Sometimes clients feel like their lawyer doesn’t understand them or their problems. In criminal law especially, effective communication is HUGE. If your lawyer doesn’t understand your problem, your lawyer can’t help you solve it.
NOLA Criminal Law exists because I want to understand your problem. It exists because I am interested in being a lawyer without always having to act like a lawyer (I do, however, dress like a lawyer). I promise that I will act like a regular person, who happens also to be a good lawyer.
NOLA Criminal Law also exists because I want to help solve your problem. My goal is to provide a top-notch professional service to all of my clients, while still maintaining a level of personal dedication to each individual client. I promise that your criminal problem, whatever it is, will get the attention it deserves, and hopefully the result you expect.
NOLA Criminal Law also exists because it is my experience that when you have a criminal problem, you need a criminal lawyer. Over the course of my career, I have handled well over four thousand felony criminal cases, hundreds of DWI case, and countless misdemeanor and traffic cases. I promise you the fruits of that experience when I show up in court to handle your case.
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Acquired: 1998
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Acquired: 1993
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4907 Magazine St, #5, New Orleans, LA, 70115
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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...
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Very reliable, highly recommended
I was arrested in NOLA 14 years ago and asked Mr. Myers for help with the expungement process. I was concerned about hiring a lawyer in NOLA while living in Florida. But, Mr. Myers proved to be very trustworthy and straightforward. He always answered my questions within a few hours by phone, email or...
Posted by Chris | October 21, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Top Legal Representation
I was visiting from California as first-time New Orleans tourist/party-goer and found myself looking at a drug possession charge (a felony in Louisiana). After bailing out and making it back to Los Angeles, I called several attorneys in New Orleans and found Townsend to be the only straight-shooter o...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Complete Confidence !
Mr. Myers has the highest of determination, integrity and skills, not to mention an awesome network of contacts to make things happen in the criminal legal system! He is adept and articulate while also being personable. Many in his field lack the class and aplomb he has to finish the job and do so wi...
"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."
"Townsend is a top-notch attorney with a tremendous reputation. He is skilled, reliable, and communicates well with his clients."
"I endorse Townsend. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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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1998 - Present
Managing Attorney, NOLA Criminal Law
1998 - 2006
Assistant Public Defender, Orleans Parish Public Defender
1998 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association
Client found not-guilty of all but a single count.
1993
Juris Doctorate
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
English
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