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Alvin David Hunt

DUI and DWI Attorney at Lake Charles, LA

5.0   87 reviews

also known as Alvin Hunt, Alvin D. Hunt

  • State Years
    Louisiana - LA 26 years
    Texas - TX 31 years
  • Licensed for 26 years
    State LA
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Eligible to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Alvin

Learn Alvin’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. DUI and DWI
    30%
    I am a member of the National College of DUI Defense and am certified in the administration of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test promulgated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    29 years

  2. Car accident
    25%
    I've handled car wrecks for years. Check out my website for settlement awards.

    29 years

  3. Criminal defense
    25%
    A great deal of my criminal defense deals with drug possession--misdemeanors and felonies. My office also does expungements to remove convictions from public records.

    29 years

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket
    10%

  5. Bankruptcy and debt
    5%

  6. Expungement
    5%
    Expunging a criminal record can remove several hurdles for employment and career advancement.

I come from a family of Lawyers.  My father practiced law in Lake Charles, LA from 1958 until his passing in 2002.  I have been practicing law for 30 years.  My career began in Texas, but I settled back Lake Charles, LA in 1996.  I still maintain my Texas license given the close proximity of the Texas border to Lake Charles.

 

In the early years of my practice, I handled cases in all areas of the law.  However, a significant part of my practice has always been in the field of injury law. And I have been fortunate enough to be very successful in this area.  Several of the injury awards are on my web page.

 

As I practiced injury law, I also handled countless Bankruptcy and Family Law Cases.  In 2005 I chose to broaden my practice into  the area of criminal law and began handling drug offense cases.  It wasn't long into my criminal practice that I realized there was a need for lawyers who thoroughly understood how to defend a DWI or DUI case.  Soon thereafter, I began the process of learning the ins-and-outs of DWI law.  I ultimately joined the National College of DUI Defense which requires extensive study into this particular area of law.  To further hone my defense skills, I got trained and certified in administering the Standardized Field Sobriety Test just like law enforcement officers.  This gives me the ability to evaluate their administering of the test and go toe-to-toe with them during cross-examination should your case goes to trial.

 

To sum it up in a nutshell, I am a dedicated lawyer.  I am proud of what I do; I am also aware of the serious responsibility bestowed when a client entrusts their case to me.  If you care to discuss your case further, feel free to give me a call.

 

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Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great traffic lawyer
I have a cdl and got a speeding ticket, Mr Alvin took my case and had it reduced in no time. I highly recommend him
Response from Alvin Hunt November 8, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback.
Posted by Antonio | November 2, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DWI to reckless operation
DWI in Lake Charles, dropped to a reckless operation no probation just courts costs & fine , very professional & up to date and informs you on what you need to know. 10/10
Response from Alvin Hunt November 8, 2023
Happy to assist, Antonio. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Posted by Nathan | October 29, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Criminal defense
Did an outstanding job helping we take care of a traffic violation , was very easy to get a hold of and answers emails fast, I would recommend him for any criminal defense case
Response from Alvin Hunt October 30, 2023
Glad we could help, Nathan. Thank you for the positive feedback. Please call if we can be of assistance in the future. Regards, Alvin
Posted by Ron | October 14, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Moving Violation - ticket issued while traveling through LA
Consulted and retained Alvin Hunt for representation on day of court. Initially planned to drive three hours to contest but reached out to Mr. Hunt by phone and he advised on options without an in-person appearance. Professional and courteous especially considering 'last minute' and long-distance. All done over the phone via digital service. Very satisfied with outcome. Highly recommend Hunt Law services.
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Response from Alvin Hunt October 14, 2023
Happy to assist, Ron. Thank you for the positive feedback.
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Anonymous
I am from out of state and needed an attorney. Attorney Hunt was recommended to us. He is an awesome attorney! He went out of his way to keep us updated throughout the case. He is kind, compassionate, trustworthy and very thorough. He was able to get my case resolved for a very fair amount. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Response from Alvin Hunt March 7, 2023
Happy to help. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to assist.
Posted by Diana | June 15, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great service Thank you!
Contacted Mr. Alvin regarding a speeding ticket. Quick to respond and very helpful I would definitely use Alvin Hunt again and recommend Great service Thank you!
Response from Alvin Hunt June 16, 2021
Glad we could help. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Posted by Eugene | January 25, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Traffic ticket
Excellent and prompt service for CDL A driver. No moving violation on the record.
Response from Alvin Hunt January 28, 2021
Thanks for the positive feedback, Eugene. Your business is appreciated.
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
HIGHLY Satisfied Client
Exceeded all of my expectations. Made sure that I was abreast of the situation and provided timely updates on my case. Got back to me quickly and thoroughly. He is a very genuine and caring lawyer and I would recommend him to everyone. One of the very best!
Response from Alvin Hunt January 27, 2021
Glad we could help. Thanks for choosing us for your legal need.
Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
My experience with Mr.Hunt
Me.Hunt has been taking care of two of my issues both of them were resolved and dismissed he done an amazing job with keeping me updated and aware of what’s happening highly recommended!!
Response from Alvin Hunt August 5, 2020
Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad we could help.
Posted by Jarrod | February 12, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DUI
Mr. Hunt was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout my case, this was a DUI over .2 BAC. Pretrial program completes with no conviction. Mr Hunt was always quick to respond through email or phone. Would highly recommend
Response from Alvin Hunt February 15, 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback, Jarrod.
Posted by Frank | December 11, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Alvin handled a DWI for me and the results were amazing. He even helped with details that followed up after. He set realistic expectations of what was coming and delivered on everything.
Response from Alvin Hunt December 12, 2019
Thanks for the 5-Star rating, Frank. Glad we could help.
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome Attorney
Attorney Hunt was wonderful! He was able to get my charge reduced to a substantially lesser charge. He was also VERY responsive and on top of everything. I live out of state and did not have to attend anything, as he represented me for all court events.
Response from Alvin Hunt December 12, 2019
So glad we could be of assistance. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Quick and efficient!!
I would definitely use Alvin Hunt again. He communicated everything to me promptly. He handled everything for me that he possibly could and the outcome was great. I’m truly blessed to have found such an amazing lawyer in this scary time of my life.
Response from Alvin Hunt December 12, 2019
Thank you for your client review. Feedback helps us do our job better. God bless.
Posted by Cody | March 15, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
He's incredible
Mr. Alvin Hunts work was incredible. I was arrested when trying help an old friend. He was in a bad neighborhood. He had schedule 2 narcotics with him. I had my firearm in the vehicle. I got charged with possession of the schedule 2, with the firearm, and obstruction of justice. With the advice and guidance of Mr. Hunt, they could see that I wasn't a criminal and had all charges dropped. I'm still in awe of his work!
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Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Saved me literally!
Alvin was straight up with me. Another DWI could have put me in the slammer and cut off my career, and rightly so. He treated me with respect and kept me updated. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Thank u Alvin
Posted by Andrew | February 28, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Andrew B.
Alvin is a great guy and an exceptional lawyer. I got into a bad situation with a DWI case in Lake Charles and I did not know who to go to for help. I live in Texas and I needed someone who could help me. I called several lawyers in the area and after talking to Alvin I was confident he would be the best one to help me out of my situation. He has far exceeded my expectations and he also had a more than reasonable rate. He has been there to help me through every step of the process and is still working on getting the charge expunged off of my record. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends that need a lawyer to help them figure out the best possible way to handle their case.
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Posted by Subodh | February 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Personal Service
Alvin helped me get my case resolved in my favor. He personally took all interest and helped me get a decision acquitting me from charges. He was always communicating the updates. Gave me lot of confidence and reassurances. Even the staff was always helpful I am glad that I hired him and would strongly recommend him.
Posted by jeremy | February 2, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
great lawyer
Alvin is an outstanding lawyer. Hiring him really saved my butt. He had tremendous knowledge and a good relationship with the court room people. He always returned my calls and e-mails. even after court was done he walked me to the departments I had to go to and helped explain all my requirements to satisfy the court. I would probably have had to do jail time with out him. I would recommend him with out hesitation.
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Posted by Chad | October 23, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr Chad Perry
I am very pleased with the service received from Hunt law firm. I had a legal matter that was handled timely and effectively. I would definitely recommend Hunt law firm!
Posted by Matt | June 14, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Turned a mistake into a great learning experience....
Mr. Hunt helped my 20 yr old turn a bad mistake into a great learning experience. He was patient and thorough through the entire process. A well executed plan that ended up way better than I could have ever. imagined. I hope we never have to use him again however I highly recommend his services if a need ever arises.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 20 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Hunt Law Firm, LLC
  • 1997 - Present
  • Assistant Examiner
  • Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions
  • 2003 - 2011
  • Attorney
  • 14th Judicial Court
  • 1996 - 1997
  • Clerk
  • 14th Judicial Circuit
  • 1996 - 1997
  • Attorney
  • Thomas J. Henry, Esq.
  • 1995 - 1996
  • Fraud Investigator
  • State Farm Insurance Company
  • 1993 - 1995
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Education

  • University of Tulsa College of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 1991
  • McNeese State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1988

Legal Cases

  • Reider v. LA Board of Trustees 897 So.2d 893 (La. App 3 Cir. 3-9-05)
  • jury verdict $617,402.03

Associations

  • National College of DUI Defense
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Grader
  • 1997 - Present
  • Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
  • 1997 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • 1992 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • America's Most Honored Professionals
  • American Registry
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Litigator Award
  • Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
  • 2015
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Publications

  • Lawyers' Research Publishing Company
  • Louisiana Liability Cases
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)
Given (31)
Endorse Alvin
Personal injury Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Alvin Hunt. Alvin has been successful representing my clients in Louisiana and has been helpful in answering questions about the laws of that state."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Alvin and I were opposing counsel when I worked at the District Attorney's office. Alvin is knowledgeable, diligent, and cares about his clients. He stays up-to-date on technology and is constantly looking for ways to provide a better service for his clients. I highly recommend Alvin Hunt"
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Alvin is the kind of guy you want in your corner. I enjoy working with him and would happily hire him to handle my personal needs."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I worked on a very large case against Alvin. He did an excellent job representing his client, but at the same time was very professional in our dealings. I would highly recommend Alvin."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 11
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Mr. Hunt is a tough and competent adversary. I have personally recommended him in family law matters for clients I could not represent."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"as opposing counsel Alvin was well prepared and fought aggressively for his client."
Car accident Attorney | Feb 26
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Alvin is an excellent trial lawyer and a formidable opponent.."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Alvin zealously represents his clients and cares about their lives. I would turn to Alvin if I needed representation."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Sep 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Hunt is incredibly knowledgeable in the area of DWI defense."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Car accident Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer who I have known for ten plus years. Alvin treats his client with respect and out works his opponent for the best results."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer, especially for DWI cases. He will fight to protect the rights of the accused, to the fullest extent possible."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent on DWI issues and Personal Injury cases."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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