Richard Allen Spears

Richard Allen Spears

4.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 32 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

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 32 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Richard Allen Spears

101 TAYLOR ST,, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560

Richard Allen Spears's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Taee | October 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best of the Teche

We hired him for my fiancé, he did a good job and is working my fiancé resentencing. Everytime I talk to him, he gives me great hope. One of the best for sure. I’ll hire him everytime for defense. He fights for you and makes sure you receive the best outcome possible. Mr. Spears has done a great job...! Can’t wait to see what he can do with her resentencing. We’re very appreciative of him.

Posted by Mancuso | July 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The absolute best!!!

I can't recommend this attorney enough. He did all all the behind the scenes work needed to prove the truth and got every false charge dismissed. What could have ruined an innocent man's life and taken a great father away from his children ended with justice being served plus some! His professionalis...m, compassion, and dedication were outstanding from start to finish. If you need a lawyer who truly cares and will fight for you, this is the one. We will always be grateful for everything he has done. I could never fully express just how grateful we are!

Posted by Linden | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

#1 lawyer

I am being 100% honest with my review. I can’t think of a word to describe how great this lawyer was to me. He believed in me, proved it in court, and I can’t imagine my life without him being in my corner.

Posted by Tony | December 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

He does his job correctly!

He really does his research and actually cares about your situation! I would definitely hire him again!

Posted by Traci | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

10/10

Spears is top tier when it comes to his knowledge of the law and especially criminal defense. He is steadfast and committed to each and every case that comes through his door. I personally don’t know what I would have done without him in my corner as well as friends and family who have retained Mr. ...Spears. If he does not answer a call it is because he is committed to what is in front of him and he will treat each client as if it were himself in their shoes.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (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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