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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by jlandry | April 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

very committed

Recently had to hire Mr. Spears for two separate cases. I am very pleased with the outcome. First case was reduced to lesser charge and the 2nd was dismissed. He is very competent and he kept us informed throughout the entire process. Calls and emails were answered in a timely manner. If ever I need..., I would definitely hire him again. I recommend him to anyone needing legal representation. He will not disappoint you.

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 anonymous | March 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

richard spears

Richard was kind enought to take my fiance's case and let us pay 1500 down and told us we had to start making payments 2 months after the down payment. its been almost 2 minths since hes taken his case and my finace or i havent heard from him, seen him or anything. everytime we call his wife or his s...ecretary says that he isnt in and cant call back, we havent heard one word from either him or his secretary. and when my fiance got a calling card and set up a visit for him he turned it down and his secretary stated that she didnt know that he was taking his case after taking my 1500. this is complete bs and unprofessional

Richard Spears

Replied last March 31, 2018

I have no idea who this is or what your agenda is. We NEVER take partial payment and then refuse to do more work. If this is really a client, message me and we can fix it.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Attorney at law

Richard Spears is an amazing attorney that i ve had the pleasure of knowing in the last 12 years ! trusted him with my sons life who has a medical condition that few care or understand to know. I discovered that he is a man of God and this was his gift being an attorney to help the public going throu...gh legal issues. As he has stated to me, i want to help Good People that accidentally gets themselves in trouble. I never forgot that statement and treasured it cause i know now he meant every word of it. I also know now God brought him into my life to protect my precious son. He was very professional, caring about our situation, answered questions so we could understand legal issues at handand has been there for us when needed. i have also recommended him to everyone i know and they too have used him and the results were the same for them as it was for me. i too run my own businesses and am glad to know that hes on my side as well. Im so thankful for Mr. Spears and his firm. i can say so much more. if you would like to email me concerning Richard Spears id be honored to comply. Hes earned my trust and others too. Karen

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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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