Brent Alan Hawkins

Brent Alan Hawkins

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation

1417 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA

About Brent

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Automobile accidents (minor and serious), Offshore accidents. Motorcycle accidents. Truck accidents.

18 years

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

Trial experience (jury and bench), criminal appeals. Felony and misdemeanor representation. Serious felonies. Drug cases. Sex Cases.

14 years

40%
Litigation 10%

Representation of business. Represent parties being sued. Contract enforcement.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 19 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Hawkins Law Group, LLC

1417 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

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Brent Alan Hawkins's Reviews

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Posted by Linda | August 23, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, caring and responsible attorney

Brent Hawkins comes with the highest recommendation possible. He is very knowledgeable to a variety of issues and has a large network of associates to reach out to for help if need be. I went to him with a complicated issue that involved many different things, some of which were out of state issues... and he sorted through the documents and researched thoroughly so he was 100% confident that he understood the situation and also took the time to explain to me. When I walked in his office I was lost in a pile of paperwork, when I left his office I was educated as to what was going on and how we were going to proceed, right down to the very last detail. Because my case was so complex and out of state he went through his network of associates and partnered with a practicing attorney in that state. Instead of just "throwing me to the wolves" or avoiding the entire matter altogether due to the complex and geographic details he addressed all of the issues head-on himself. I was impressed by his motivation to get the job done and was pleased with the results. His one on one approach is first to none. This man can get any job done, big or small, simple or complex. He will always be my go to attorney for any legal issues I may have. AMAZING ATTORNEY WITH AN AMAZING ATTITUDE!!

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Brent Alan Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustan Abshire

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Brent for many years. During my time at DAs office we had several cases we have worked as opposing counsel. He is a true professional both in the community and in the court room. Clients that choose Brent to represent them in their legal matters are in great hands with an experienced attorney."

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Alvin Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Brent on several cases. Extremely competent, prepared and professional. Happy to endorse."

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Alvin Hunt

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Hawkins Firm

2008 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Third Circuit Court Of Appeals

Associations

2006 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Southwest Louisiana Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Member

Education

2004

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Southwest Louisiana Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section

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2012

Louisiana District Attorney Association Fall Meeting

Using an iPad in the Office and Courtoom

2011

Louisiana District Attorney Association Summer Meeting

Using an iPad in the Office and Courtoom

2005

University of Illinois - Project Chance

There is no such thing as failure...Only New Opportunity to Succeed

Languages

English

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