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Christopher Dowd Hatch

3.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Christopher

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

State and Federal criminal trials, appeals, and post-conviction relief

21 years | 700 cases

80%
Personal Injury 20%

Car and Motorcycle Accidents, General Personal Injury, and Prescription Fill Errors

21 years | 100 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 17 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2008

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in New Mexico for 20 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2005

Suspended

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Christopher Dowd Hatch's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Crooked

Think attorney is a crooked person he took 10,000 from our family in 2022 he only made 2 visits to my grandson in jail lied lied and lied to his mother he was not a bit concerned about nobody but himself and his drugs we need our money back he kept changing court dates didn’t interview no witnesses d...idn’t do dam thing he used us for his own gain we Filed a report with the disciplinary board waiting on results my grandson still sitting in jail because of his lies and not serving him in coming

Posted by Luis | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Robbed me out of $5000

I Hired attorney Christopher Hatch on 5/27/22 to represent my stepfather on a criminal defense charge, that same day I paid him $2000 which I did not get a receipt for, later on June 10th he came to my residence to pick up an additional $3000 for a total of $5000 paid until this day. I’m writing t...his on June 19th and to this day not a single thing has been done on the case, he has not registered in the court as my stepfather attorney which we agreed was going to be done as soon as he got paid the first $5000 out of the $10.000 agreement we had, also stop communicating with me since then. The last time he communicated with me was on June 10th the day he got the money, I have called him on many occasions and sent him text messages also. He came to my house that day with a blonde which i believe is his paralegal who drive a black BMW she had to be aware of his intentions but didn't say anything. Last news I had was that Christopher Hatch was that he has drug abuse problems and was set to go to rehab, probably wasn't license when he took my money since he has many open complaints with the bar association. I filed one my self and am waiting to see what course of legal action will be brought against him. I don't doubt he was a good attorney at a certain point but right now he is scamming people. I write this with the soul intention of anyone considering to hire him to beware and do your homework. He is a professional liar.

Posted by James | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dishonest

This guy took $10.000 from me 2 years ago , never once touched my case and scammed me out of my $ . Bar association filing formal charges again Hatch ! Criminal charges filled . This man is a monster stay away

Posted by Sarah | September 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Second chance at life

My son was arrested for 2nd degree murder in 2018, if convicted it carries a charge of mandatory life. Fortunately I ended up in Chris’s office. The DA’s plea bargain was 30 years. My son turned it down and decided to fight because it was self defense. There were mitigating circumstances that ma...de going to jury trial very risky but he knew he had to fight and Chris was right there fighting for him. Chris’s knowledge of the law is phenomenal and he dominates the courtroom with his presence. He genuinely cared for my son and it was evident in everything he did. The jury came back with a verdict of Negligent homicide, 5 years, time served.We all cried! That day Chris not only gave my son back to me he also gave him his second chance at life. I honestly believe had I hired a different attorney the outcome would have been different. We are so grateful and nothing we could ever do for him would be enough. If you find yourself needing a Criminal Defense Attorney please consult Chris, I believe if you choose him you will never regret your decision, always knowing he is doing everything he can for you. Thank you again Chris, I think you know what you mean to all of us.❤️

Posted by Kathleen | July 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Mr. Hatch

Mr Hatch met with me immediately. He completely explained my rights and liabilities, and he was very realistic in the assessment of my problems. In every step of the way, he kept me informed and was always able and eager to consult with me in person or over the telephone (with some other points addre...ssed by text messages). He was with me before, during, and after the court appearances. At the end, his diligence and knowledge saved the day for me. Most highly recommend Mr. Hatch.

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Christopher Stahl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

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"Chris is not only the tallest Attorney in Shreveport/Bossier, he is also one of the most intelligent, likable, and skilled criminal defense attorneys in the field."

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William Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Broughton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is highly skilled, intelligent, thorough, and effective. I would not hesitate to retain him for representation in any matter. He is an outstanding attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Permanent Resignation issued in LA, 2022

updated on 03/01/2023

Permanently resigned means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Interim suspension issued in LA, 2022

updated on 03/01/2023

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.

Associations

2008 - Present

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Leadership Committee

2008 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Attorney

2005 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Attorney Member (Inactive)

Education

2005

University of New Mexico School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Washington

BA - Philosophy

Languages

English

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