Richard Allen Spears

Richard Allen Spears

4.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at NEW IBERIA, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile ... +2 more

101 TAYLOR ST,, NEW IBERIA, LA

About Richard

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Accepting all criminal cases including Murder/homicide, Crisis management, Robbery, Burglary, White Collar, Drugs, OWI, Firearm charges

32 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

32 years

20%
Juvenile Law 20%

32 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

32 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Richard Allen Spears

101 TAYLOR ST,, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560

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Richard Allen Spears's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DO NOT HIRE

I have hired this lawyer over a yr ago.(PAID HIM IN FULL) He has did absolutely nothing he said he would do. He does not return emails or phone calls. I have attempted to contact him over a 3 week period and was unsuccessful I left numerous messages. He has lied to my family and I countless times. He... has given us a total run around, he has also giving us numerous court dates that were not valid. I would not recommend him to at all. Still waiting to go to court a total of 16 months with no results.

Richard Spears

Replied last February 07, 2019

Anonymous reviews should be taken for what they are. If this person is a real client they should put their name or contact me. R. Spears

Posted by Antonio | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Richard Spears is a professional, experienced, well-rounded and most of all a family man that takes care of his clients in the court room. He is not only my lawyer but also a friend. He knows the law and makes sure that he and his clients are satisfied and are always on the same page by good communic...ation, trust and honesty. Hands down, he is one of the BEST lawyers in the area, that I know of. Best regards

Posted by Sandra | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

right attorney, right time

Mr. Spears was very professional, was very patient with the questions we had and delivered an awesome defense for us. Never promised anything he couldn't deliver, and our outcome was a very good one. We were extremely satisfied with the outcome when all was said and done. He was very kind to our fami...ly. We would recommend him to anyone in need of a great defense attorney, and would hire him again without question. Hopefully we won't have to. We were blessed to have as our attorney.

Posted by Ryan | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great at end game

Mr. Spears turned my second offense DUI into reckless operation. I'll say that he isn't great at making call backs or responding to emails but on trial day he was completely professional and got me a result that was better than I could have hoped for. So all other complaints mean absolutely nothing w...hen the outcome is so great. That's why we hire lawyers in the first place, the outcome and not the process. Thank you again Mr. Richard

Posted by Keith | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He’s A Life Changer!!

One thing I learn about the system is that you gotta have a little patience. And hiring Richard Spears showed me that a lil patience pays off in the end. He not only help me give 10 years back, of a 20 year sentence. He helped me get old charges dropped, to possibly get expunged in the near future. O...ne things for sure he’s a man of his word and very down to earth, making his clients feel more like family. He’s the #GoTo guy if you ever get in a bind, just give him a try!!! Satisfied Client!!!!!!!!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Richard Allen Spears

1994 - 1998

Associate, Landry and Watkins

1984 - 1988

Marines, United States Marine Corps

Associations

1994 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2007

Louisiana Bar Journal Criminal Law Update

2004

Louisiana Bar Journal Cocktail Party Conversation

Languages

English

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