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    Louisiana Has 1054 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2513 Reviews

    Kris Allan Perret

    Kris Allan Perret

    5.03 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Kris Perret joined The Law Offices of Ossie Brown in September of 2005. His practice focuses on personal injury, trial litigation and criminal defense. He primarily handles car accidents, slip and fall injuries and DWI’s and drug offenses. Mr. Per...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jeffrey Michael Heggelund

    Jeffrey Michael Heggelund

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Car Accidents
    Review: "Jeff is a good lawyer definitely help me one my case back in 2008 my god what a hero"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Danielle N Thompson

    Danielle N Thompson

    5.041 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: ATTORNEYS: Danielle Thompson is the founder of The Thompson Law Office, LLC. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Thompson worked as an educator for Lafayette Parish School Board serving at risk students. Mrs. Thompson earned her Bachelor of Arts D...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jacob Bryan Fusilier

    Jacob Bryan Fusilier

    4.52 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "He represented me on a civil matter and he fought hard for my rights as a father. He can be ruthless when he needs to be and that is what i needed. He was always honest with me and at times disagreed with me but explained himself and the applicabl..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Donald Alan Weathersby

    Donald Alan Weathersby

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Probate
    Review: "I have two felony cases pending .I hired Mr. Weathersby to defend me.He has been in court on time for every court date.He is also a very knowledgeable attorney.He offers great rates too.He is doing everything that he can to get my charges dismissed."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Burton P. Guidry

    Burton P. Guidry

    5.01 review Attention
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    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Guidry has been a practicing attorney since October 1980 as a trial lawyer in both civil and criminal cases. He has practiced criminal law as both a defense attorney and a prosecutor. His experience includes over 80 jury trials in Federal cour...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Anthony Joseph Angelette

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    Anthony Joseph Angelette

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    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Anthony "Tony" Angelette, hailing from Raceland, Louisiana, was raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans near Banks and Cortez Street. Of Italian and Korean descent, Tony's upbringing was a tapestry of diverse cultural influences. From a young ag...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Roumain Peters

    Roumain Peters

    5.03 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Roumain Peters Law, LLC has a thorough understanding of Louisiana law. I work hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas: Personal Injury: Personal injury is a serious matter that can affect your health, your jo...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Robert J Landry

    Robert J Landry

    5.04 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Robert is an experienced attorney who gives each client the care and attention they deserve. Robert prides himself on fighting to get the best possible results in each case. He has spent years training to give the best legal representation possibl...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Dwayne A Burrell

    Dwayne A Burrell

    5.02 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Dwayne Burrell is a native of New Orleans, La. Dwayne is a graduate of L.E. Rabouin High School in New Orleans. Dwayne has represented hundreds of people in both criminal and personal injury matters during his career. In addition to his practice o...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Steve M Sikich

    Steve M Sikich

    5.04 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We were recommended to steve for our case and we couldn't of been happier with the results. Steve did everything he had promised "
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    Brett L Grayson

    Brett L Grayson

    5.02 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brett L. Grayson LLC Law Firm offers representation in a variety of criminal matters. I have extensive litigation experience as both a defense attorney as well as more than one hundred jury trials as a prosecutor, handling numerous drug traffickin...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven James Moore

    Steven James Moore

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Moore represented me in a case in Baton Rouge City Court. I was charged with misdemeanor aggravated assalt which was a complete fabrication by another person. He was very professional and courteous the whole time treating me with true respect...."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sarah Russell Giglio

    Sarah Russell Giglio

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Sarah Giglio graduated, cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Prior to law school, Sarah graduated, magna cum laude, from Texas A&M University. While in law school, Sarah served as a Staff Editor and President of the ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Richard Allen Spears

    Richard Allen Spears

    4.737 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I am being 100% honest with my review. I can’t think of a word to describe how great this lawyer was to me. He believed in me, proved it in court, and I can’t imagine my life without him being in my corner."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Thomas Wendell Shlosman

    Thomas Wendell Shlosman

    5.03 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime and more
    Bio: Thomas Shlosman is a trial lawyer who represents people who have sustained serious injuries and those accused of committing crimes. He can help injured clients and families who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries and tragic wrongful death...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Alfred F Boustany

    Alfred F Boustany

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    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ernest Jacob Colonna

    Ernest Jacob Colonna

    5.04 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I've been a Type 1 Diabetic for over 34 years. In the past 2 years, I've had the Dexcom app which has helped me better manage my glucose levels. November 6, 2025 is a day I'll never forget. I was asked to silence my phone during a funeral. After t..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    David Ross Aden

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    David Ross Aden

    5.02 reviews
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    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Attorney David R. Aden, J.D., RN, MHA is a registered nurse, a former healthcare administrator, and a respected Metairie injury attorney serving clients throughout greater New Orleans. Mr. Aden discovered an interest in the law while studying for ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Brent M Stockstill

    Brent M Stockstill

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was in a desperate situation and Mr. Stockstill was very understanding. His knowledge of the law in the system enabled me to resolve my criminal matter with no punishment."
    Rating:  7.0
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