Lester J Gauthier Jr

Lester J Gauthier Jr

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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 49 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

P. O. BOX 3371, 306 South Pierce Street, Lafayette, LA

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 49 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1976

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lester J. Gauthier

P. O. BOX 3371, 306 South Pierce Street, Lafayette, LA, 70502

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Lester J Gauthier Jr's Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Good Llegal Service

Mr. GAUTHIER has successfully completed two successions and a curatorship for our family in the past 12 years. His services were completed promptly and efficiently and at a very reasonable cost.

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Bethlyn Mayers

General practice lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lester Gauthier has been actively engaged in the practice of law for well over 30 years. His extraordinary knowledge of law is matched only by his integrity and conscientiousness. It is a truism that, for some, the practice of law is a means to an end. For others, like Lester Gauthier, it is a calling. I am honored to call him friend and cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Dylan Heard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gauthier is a well-respected and experienced defense attorney. I endorse this attorney."

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Justin Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer completely. Mr. Gauthier is an incredible advocate and counselor, and he is able to relate both to his clients and jurors on a personal level that frequently achieves superb results."

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Aaron Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lester is one of the best and most experienced criminal defense attorneys in south Louisiana."

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Burton Guidry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jerry Patchen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Mueller

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney Award, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers of Acadiana - Criminal Defense White Collar, Acadiana Profile Magazine

2009

Living Legend, Acadian Museum

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF LESTER J. GAUTHIER

Associations

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2016 - 2020

Member

Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee, District 44

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. WBH

Not guilty verdict

US v. HVD

Not guilty verdict

US v. GR

Not guilty verdict

US v. MSFQ

Favorable plea bargain

US v. MJP

Not guilty verdict

State v. KH

Not guilty verdict

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Education

1976

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Louisiana, Lafayette

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Advocate Camille Gravel: An Icon in the Louisiana Criminal Justice System and in Louisiana Politics

1983

Louisiana Bar Journal Directed Verdicts in Louisiana Jury Trials A Noble Purpose?

1983

Louisiana Bar Journal Selection: An Emerging Doctrine in the Uninsured Motorist Area or a One-Time Proposition

Languages

French

English

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