Edward Alexander Laird

Edward Alexander Laird

also known as Alex Laird

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 5 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Sex Crime ... +2 more

9422 Common St., Suite 1, Baton Rouge, LA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Since the beginning of my career, 100% of my practice has been devoted to defending clients facing criminal charges.

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 5 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2020

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

E. Alexander Laird Affordable Criminal Defense

9422 Common St., Suite 1, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815

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Edward Alexander Laird's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fresh Start

E. Alexander Laird from the beginning gave me hope. I had put myself in a bad situation. There were many variables that could have landed me in jail but Alexander Laird did his best to keep me out. From the shootout, the drugs, and other externalities, he kept me out of jail while having my case thro...wn away. I’m grateful for his work. Once we found out my case was over, his reaction was equally as excited as mine. A lawyer that’s committed and as joyful as him as hard to find. Alexander always responded quick no matter the time of day or night. He made it seem I had a lawyer and a friend on my side. Thank you.

Posted by Rodney | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best

My son was looking at some real time and his court appointed lawyer wasn’t helping him I read the reviews on Alex and called him EVERYTHING he said He Did because of him my son got a 2nd chance and Alex kept us in the loop on Everything that was going on

Posted by Joseph Monnier | October 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Awesome lawyer

Edward Alexander Laird was a great attorney super helpful and gets results .

Posted by Tanitha | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best

Alex is amazing… When I first contacted Alex I was in shambles I was confused and scared. He advised on what steps I needed to take first to get more information about my case then he informed to call him back. I reached out about a month later he still remembered me and I was so happy to hear a fr...iendly voice. Now I live in Minnesota but my case is in Louisiana he appeared at my court dates emailed me everything I needed to provide my job and he was just an angel sent. There’s no way I can write down how grateful and blessed I am to have found him Alex is truly heaven sent. I trust him with my whole heart he is on time efficient and a dedicated lawyer and he did everything he said he will do. Thank you Alex keep being a great person consultant, counselor and lawyer cause you were everything and more to me. I hope he knows how much I truly appreciate everything he has done. It’s been a journey for me but he made everything okay. I recommend him to everyone he is a great person to have on your side and a darn GREAT lawyer to fight for you. Thank you again

Posted by Brandon | September 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Lawyer

Alex Laird is a lifesaver! He was hired for me by mother for my criminal case. He was also the one who helped me and counseled me into taking my first steps in changing my life to become a better person. He treated me not only just like a client but also like family! I was facing two felony charges h...owever through his counseling and dedication to my case, I was only charged with a misdemeanor and unsupervised probation. He has truly been a blessing to me and my family. I highly and fully recommend him if you need not a good but a great lawyer!

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John McLindon

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alex has everything you want in a criminal defense lawyer. He has excellent communication skills when he's in court, talking with clients, and dealing with prosecutors. He's very sharp when it comes to legal strategy and applying the law to facts. And he really cares about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Interim suspension issued in LA, 2025

updated on 01/05/2026

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2019

Pro Bono Award, Tulane University School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner-Attorney, E. Alexander Laird: Affordable Criminal Defense

2019 - 2019

Law Clerk, East Baton Rouge Office Of Public Defender

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, Alabama Attorney General's Office

Associations

2023 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Top 40 Under 40

2023 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Member

2021 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

Member

2020 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Lambert. 18th JDC. Point Coupee Parish

Reduced to misdemeanor

State v. Hill. 19th JDC. East Baton Rouge Parish

Dismissed

State v. Norwood. 21st JDC, Tangipahoa Parish

Charges dismissed

State v. Bergeron, 18th JDC, Iberville Parish

NOT GUILTY

State v. McMorris. 21st JDC. Livingston Parish

Drug Court

State v. Etheridge, 20th JDC. West Feliciana Parish

Pretrial Diversion

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Education

2019

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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