William Lloyd Godley

William Lloyd Godley

4.3
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Lake Charles, LA
Practice Areas: Family, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Adoption

616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA

About William

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 80%

36 years | 3,000 cases

80%
Domestic Violence 10%

36 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Adoption 5%

24 years | 75 cases

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

29 years | 150 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 36 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1989

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

William L Godley, Llc

616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601-5332

Godley Law Firm

616 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

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William Lloyd Godley's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Child

He missed court 4 times costing lost wages.His legal aid would start arguments through email so she could charge per email. His office drew up some papers afterwards contacted us and wanted to know if we wanted to proceed. When we ask to read documents the next email was we need more money. Instead... of one email stating that documents are complete but we need advance on your account.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Godley Law Firm

2008 - 2011

Partner, Fuerst and Godley

2006 - 2008

Managing Attorney/Interim Director, Southwest Louisiana Law Center

2003 - 2006

Managing Attorney, Legal Services Corporation

2000 - 2003

Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana Attorney General's Office

1996 - 2000

Partner, Whitmeyer and Godley

1990 - 1996

Associate/Domestic Specialist, Neblett, Beard and Arsenault

Education

N/A

University of Southwestern Louisiana

B.A.

N/A

Southern University

J.D.

Languages

English

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