Rhett Paul Spano

Rhett Paul Spano

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Violent Crime

2354 South Acadian Thruway, Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA

About Rhett

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 26 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Rhett Spano

2354 South Acadian Thruway, Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

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Rhett Paul Spano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Koleasha | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Transformation!!!!

Spano got my record expunged in less than 5 months! This man is God sent and I really appreciate him! Now I can continue to move forward with my life! Also, he is reasonable!

Posted by Karen | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Expungement

Attorney Spano was easy to talk to, nonjudgmental, professional, and efficient. He resolved my issue. Everytime I contacted him, I received a prompt and courteous response. Although I previously did not know anything about him, I am now glad for my decision in choosing him. I would highly recommend h...im to anyone who could potentially need expungement or related services.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Wow

Rhett was amazing. He for my DWI dropped to a reckless operation. I really didn't think anything could have been done in my case. Thanks for your hard work.

Posted by Hailey | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Attorney!

Rhett is such an amazing lawyer, I needed a criminal defense lawyer in Baton Rouge to handle my divorce and he did everything in his power to make me feel like I was his only client. He kept me updated and when it came to representing me in court as my criminal defense attorney and I could not be mo...re happy with the results. He got me an uncontested divorce in New Jersey, which is unheard of! I'm so glad I chose Rhett as my criminal defense lawyer!!! Now I can finally put that misdemeanor behind me.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Satisfied client

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Mr. Spano. It’s the small things you notice about a person that gives you an insight into how they think. I saw a poster with him helping children and I had an idea he was someone with a big heart. Well, I was right on the money. This attorney helped me ...expunge my record within 1 ½ -2-month process (the whole process). He kept me informed the entire process including emails, petitions, feedback from the court, and the even the mailing process. I guarantee his work is awesome. If you want to your work done right, fast, and efficient, hire R. Spano. He was very affordable and honest. If he says he can handle the job, pay him and go about your affairs because the job will get done.

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Joel Murphy

Litigation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer as I had the privilege and opportunity to work with him on cases when I was in house counsel for Deep South and he was trial counsel for one of our insureds. Rhett handled the matters professionally and competently and achieved results my company was happy with."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - 2002

Sr. Assistant District Attorney, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Marijuana and Firearms.

Client I was successful in getting the gun charge dismissed and the client received probation instead of prison time.

Aggravated Rape

Obtained the evidence from police custody and had DNA testing done which proved client's innocence. Charges dismissed and client released from jail.

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Education

1994

University of California - San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1997

California Judicial Council

Justice in the Legal System

Publications

Languages

English

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