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 Brittany | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal case

Thank you thank you thank you When I found you I came to you with many demands you honor it from me keeping the business from no jail time from no convictions basically everything I wanted I hate I had to meet you on this level I hope we never have to do business again I really appreciate you I re...ally do you were an amazing lawyer you were there every step of the way thank you for caring about my freedom hands down you were the best even when I felt alone u were there every call every court date just every step of the way I remember when I had to turn myself in and I called Bobby 10 mins after being in jail and Bobby said Brittany alex didn’t even make it to the court house yet this was the hardest task in my life it was worth the fight and it also taught me to never trust no one and never open my personal life to my family and friends if it’s too personal keep it to my self thank you again for everything

Posted by Erin | March 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing Attorney!

Definitely would hire this man again! Great courtroom etiquette and a great working relationship with opposing council. He was honest and got results before even going to court. Was very easy to talk to and kept in touch throughout the whole process. I really couldn’t have had a better lawyer.

Posted by Whitney | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

I was fighting a few felonies and he went to bat for me! Overall I am please with his work and the outcome of my case. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer!

Posted by Diana | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

Our family has been working with Alex for about 2 years. He is reliable, savvy, smart and expressed excellent communication skills. I highly recommend his service as your next Criminal Defense Lawyer. He is top tier, no need to look any further.

Posted by Marcus | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Drug case

I was nervous to meet with a lawyer because I’ve never been in trouble before. From the minute I walked in, Alex made me feel welcome and treated my like a friend. He was honest but direct with me about my case. He didn’t tell me what he though I wanted to hear, which I appreciated. Without promising... anything, he said he was going to take care of me. He was true to his word. Because of his hard work the charges were dismissed.

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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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