Walter Marshall Sanchez

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Walter Marshall Sanchez

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Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile ... +5 more

1200 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA

About Walter

Biography

Selected by his peers for inclusion in La. Super Lawyers®, 2007 – 2018 Editions, in Criminal Defense ; The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2007 – 2018 Editions, in Family Law and 2011 – 2018 Editions, in DW...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Administrative Law 14%

Walt Sanchez represents licensed professionals and individuals (Doctors, Nurses, Chiropractors, Gaming License Holders, etc.) before their Regulatory Boards. He currently does not represent Attorneys because of his service as a Hearing Committee Chair in the Attorney Disciplinary system administered by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, under the auspices of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

42 years

14%
Child Custody 14%

14%
Criminal Defense 14%

Walt Sanchez regularly represents persons and entities who are either under investigation or are the subject of criminal prosecution in both state and federal courts in Louisiana. His practice includes cases involving allegations of homicide, other violent offenses, child sexual abuse, internet misconduct, embezzlement, drug and white collar issues.

42 years

14%
Family 14%

Walt Sanchez is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He has been Board Certified since that specialty was first recognized in Louisiana in 1995. His practice involves cases addressing complex issues of community property, custody and support issues.

42 years

14%
Juvenile Law 14%

Given his focus on Criminal and Family Law cases, Walt Sanchez has also represented juveniles in delinquency matters involving homicide, aggravated rape, drug and alcohol related offenses and property crimes. He also represents parents in Child in Need of Care (CINC) cases as well as Families in Need of Services (FINS) matters.

42 years

14%
Litigation 14%

14%
White Collar Crime 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 41 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1984

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Sanchez Law Firm, L.L.C.

1200 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

waltsanchez.com

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

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"Outstanding lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Justice Albert Tate, Jr. Award, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1984

First Place, Flory Trial Moot Court Competition, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

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Listed in Best Lawyers in America®, 2007 – 09; Family Law, Woodward/White, Inc.

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers®, Criminal Law, 2007 – 12, Key Professional Media

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Manager, The Sanchez Law Firm, L.L.C.

1900 - Present

Managing Counsel, Sanchez Burke, L.L.C.

2006 - 2008

Partner, Lorenzi, Sanchez & Barnatt, L.L.P.

2004 - 2005

Partner, Lorenzi & Sanchez, L.L.P.

2003 - 2005

Partner, Lorenzi, Sanchez & Palay, L.L.P.

2001 - 2003

Partner, Lorenzi, Sanchez, Rosteet & Palay, L.L.P.

1993 - 2001

Partner, Lorenzi, Sanchez & Rosteet, L.L.P.

1990 - 1993

Partner, Lorenzi & Sanchez, L.L.P.

1985 - 1989

Partner, Godwin, Painter, Roddy, Lorenzi, Watson & Sanchez

1984 - 1985

Associate, Newman, Thibodeaux & Marshall

Associations

1985 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past President

1984 - Present

Southwest Louisiana Bar Association

President, 2009

2006 - 2008

Louisiana State Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Cross

Reversal of capital conviction and death sentence

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Education

1984

Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University

J.D.

1981

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

LSU Law School Trial Advocacy Training Program

Trial Advocacy [Annually, 1993 - Present]

2009

LSU Annual Family Law Conference

Law Practice Technology Issues

2009

LSBA Annual Meeting

La. Criminal Justice in Crisis - Danger and Opportunity

2008

La. Judicial Council Spring Conference

HB435, the Louisiana Public Defender Board and the New Structure of Indigent Defense

2008

La. City & Juvenile Court Judges Annual Meeting

The Louisiana Public Defender Board - Implementation of the New Statutory Scheme for the Delivery of Indigent Defense Services

2007

LSBA Sentencing Seminar

Emerging Ethics Issues in Sentencing

2007

LACDL Nuts & Bolts Seminar

Professionalism

2006

La. Judicial Council Spring Conference

Capital Litigation - Experts and Compensation

2005

LSU Law School Criminal Law Seminar

Who Pays for the Defense? Compensation for Private Counsel in Appointed Cases and The Right to the Assistance of Experts

2005

LSU 9th Annual Family Law Conference

Protective Orders

2003

LSU Annual Family Law Conference

Recent Developments in Family Law

2001

Southwest Louisiana Bar Association Capital Certification Seminar

Mental Health Issues in Capital Litigation

2001

LACDL Nuts & Bolts Seminar

Mobile Technology for the Criminal Defense Lawyer

2001

La. Judicial Council Spring Conference

The Right to the Assistance of Experts - Ex Parte Hearings and Cost Issues

2000

Loyola University Annual Family Law Conference

Selected Evidence Issues in Family Law

Languages

English

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