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 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Case Results

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...ood on his word..great man and amazing attorney

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

Posted by Tyler | June 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

10/10

Mr Spears is the best lawyer in my opinion. i was charged with capital charges in 2019 and Mr Spears worked very hard and around the clock to get everything dismissed. i recommend him a 10/10. He is very professional and genuine.

Posted by CA | November 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly capable.

Mr. Spears is an exceptionally proficient Lawyer and a good person. A combination of which, was not as easy to locate locally as you would expect. Mr. Spears overall legal experience and his ability to deal with local processes and practices at the highest levels, resulted in optimum outcomes in mu...ltiple separate issues I encountered. He is great at providing not only the basic gist of what is going on, but also the variety of nuances that are at play and their potential affect on the task at hand. Anyone seeking criminal legal representation or just solid counsel, would be doing themselves a disservice by not engaging Mr. Spears guidance.

Posted by Neile | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer around!

Before hiring Mr.Spears, I had a few prior convictions, so I was nervous about having to spend time in jail. I heard great things about him, so I called him, and he immediately took me in. He was very affordable, especially for the job he did. He is an exceptional Lawyer. He cleared my Felony case of... drug convictions, and all I had to do was pay a fine. That's amazing! He is down to earth, very friendly, easy to talk to guy! This man got me a miracle. God Bless you, Richard Spears!

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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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