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Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1994
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Richard Allen Spears
101 TAYLOR ST,, NEW IBERIA, LA, 70560
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Posted by Linden | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
#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 Traci | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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. ...
Posted by Anthony Daye | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I appreciate Richard Spears
My name is Anthony DAYE,i once had life without parole also facing 2nd degree murder,my family hired Richard spears and not only was my life sentence overturned,i also got released from prison after a long hard battle for my freedom..Richard always promised me he would fight to get me freed and he st...
Posted by Brenda | October 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Awesome
He is one of the best. He will not babysit you but he does his job in the court room. Very reasonable.
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great man
Richard Spears has been the best lawyer I could imagine he's kind and understanding. He successfully was able to get all of my charges dropped so I am now able to live my life. I would recommend that if you need a lawyer please contact him you will not be disappointed
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
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