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William L Goode

Criminal defense Attorney at Lafayette, LA

5.0   3 reviews

also known as Bill Goode

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  • State Years
    Louisiana - LA 51 years
    Texas - TX 22 years
  • Licensed for 51 years
    State LA
    Acquired 1972
    Status
    Eligible to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 22 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

federal conspiracy charges
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A WINNING DEFENSE CAN GIVE YOU YOUR LIFE BACK. NEVER, NEVER QUIT!

I am a second generation lawyer; both my father and older brother were lawyers for many years before they, as my dearly departed mother would say, went to their reward.  My father mentored me and my siblings that the most important thing to do in life is to be honorable and honest, no matter what. Honorable and honest is what has defined my life of 77 years and my 51-year legal career, in addition to the fact that every single one of my clients is my most important client. My work motto is "Never, never quit!" If you hire me to help you, you will get all of me and that is a promise!!!!    Bill Goode

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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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The Goode Law Firm
812 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA, 70501-7902
goodelawyer.com/
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Posted by mike | January 16, 2019
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federal conspiracy charges
i would highly suggest william goode as a defense lawyer. my case was a huge overreach of conspiracy in a drug case. Bill would not cave to the federal government & pressed them on suborning perjury in two different instances. after the government prosecuter found himself under pressure, the case was dropped.bill is compassionate & diligent for his clients and i could not have hoped for a better result
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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2018
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Used Mr. Goode several times and he was very professional and knowledgeable. He is not only a first class attorney but a very caring individual. After having used him on more than one occasion I consider him a true friend who truly cares about the welfare of his clients and who always goes beyond the call of duty.
Posted by Justin | September 13, 2017
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He has proven good things can be done that other attorneys claimed wasn't possible. I hope to not have to go thru anymore legal problems but if so I would rehire Mr. Goode.

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • The Goode Law Firm
  • 1987 - Present
  • United States Magistrate Judge
  • United States District Court, Western District Of Louisiana
  • 1980 - 1983
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney
  • United States Attorney's Office
  • 1977 - 1980
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office
  • 1973 - 1976
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Education

  • Louisiana State University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1971
  • Texas A&M University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1968

Associations

  • Texas State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1972 - Present
  • Lafayette Bar Association
  • Member
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  • Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
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  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
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  • Louisiana Association for Justice
  • Member
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  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
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  • National College for DUI Defense
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • LACDL Litigation Seminar
  • Technology Discovery and Trial Presentation
  • 2011

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Charles Frye
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bill Goode on a major federal criminal case and he was not only knowledgeable and experienced, but he was a wonderful person to work with. His knowledge of the law and the local judiciary not only made my job easier, but it assisted our mutual client enormously. I regularly refer criminal cases in Louisiana to Bill Goode."
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Lafayette Criminal defense Lawyer William L Goode
William L Goode
Criminal defense Attorney
Lafayette, LA
Licensed for 51 years
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