Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
9 Client Reviews
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
PRO
William L Goode
also known as Bill Goode
Free Consultation
About William
Biography
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 79 years and my 53-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
A winning defense can give you your life back. Never, never quit!
A winning defense can give you your life back. Never, never quit!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
Personal Injury
20%
DUI and DWI
15%
Drug Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 53 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
William L Goode's Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by mike | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 wa...
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawyer review
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 th...
Posted by Justin | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good job review
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.
William L Goode's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Owner, The Goode Law Firm
1980 - 1983
United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Western District Of Louisiana
1977 - 1980
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office
1973 - 1976
Assistant District Attorney, Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office
Associations
2001 - Present
Texas State Bar AssociationMember
1972 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
Lafayette Bar Association
Member
Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit
Member
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Louisiana Association for Justice
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
National College for DUI Defense
Member
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Member
National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Member
Education
1971
Louisiana State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Texas A&M University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
LACDL Litigation Seminar
Technology Discovery and Trial Presentation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers