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 11 reviews | Professionalism

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. ...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.

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 anonymous | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The absolute best!!

I hired Richard on the back side of my case. I was very nervous and leery of having to get a new lawyer. Hiring Richard is the best decision I have ever made!! He is an exceptional attorney. He gets absorbed in his cases, he has compassion for his clients, he is willing to listen and he knows the law...!!! After our consultation I knew I was in the best of hands!!

Posted by Dre | May 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome lawyer

I was referred by a friend to hire Mr. Spears and at that time I was on federal probation and pick up another case in Lafayette municipal court. He got in touch with my probation officer and the push the court date back until I got off probation. Then Richard showed up in Lafayette courthouse and the... case drop because the statute of limitations ran out. He is the man!

Posted by Eddie Nicholas | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Need you to take my case

Mr. Spears my name is Eddie Nicholas can you please take my case on October 19 of this year I have a court date in new Iberia I am from Houston Texas I’m self quarantining myself I was in contact with my sister who has COVID-19 I’m begging you Siri please to take my case I have $500 Deposit on the re...tainer please help me I could pay that by credit card today

Richard Spears

Replied last October 13, 2020

I am not your lawyer and never have been, sir. You have asked me to represent you and not done what I required to undertake your representation. Asking me to take your case and giving me a subpar review to get me to take your case as blackmail, to which I will not succumb. A this point I do not understand why you would beg a lawyer you have given a poor review of to take your case. Please move on.

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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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