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James D Mecca

5.0
Rating: 3.8

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Covington, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

404 E Gibson St, Covington, LA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About James

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Criminal trial practice, felony and misdemeanor cases, DWI, drug offenses, parole and probation revocations, drug asset forfeiture proceedings, expungements, traffic violations.

24 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Office of James D Mecca, LLC

404 E Gibson St, Covington, LA, 70433-2926

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James D Mecca's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Helpful and Compassionate

Mr. Mecca provided me with help and guidance when I needed it most. He explained the process, options, and timeline thoroughly and was available to answer my questions. He helped me navigate a difficult experience with ease and was kind while doing so.

Posted by Brittany | March 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

I would recommend to anyone who needs criminal assistance.

Mecca is a wonderful attorney at law. He will do everything in his power for his clients to have the outcome their looking for. I been using him for almost 15 years and he has never let me down. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a great attorney.

Posted by Steven | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I recommend this Man to any and all in need of professional legal council

Mr Jim has represented me to the fullest of my expectations. This man worked a literal miracle for me.

Posted by Heather | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This is THE MAN!!

Mr Mecca worked very hard to defend me and I am very satisfied with his results!! Thank you again Mr Mecca!! Heather

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Experience

Rating:  3.8 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in LA, 2017

updated on 09/20/2017

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Work Experience

2007 - 2015

Solo Practitioner, Law Office of James D. Mecca, L.L.C.

Associations

2002 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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