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    Louisiana Has 1054 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2502 Reviews

    Daniel A Claitor

    Daniel A Claitor

    5.011 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Government and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Baton Rouge, I am a product of our local public schools. I graduated from LSU in 1983 with a degree in Finance. I graduated from Loyola New Orleans Law School in 1987, but before graduating, I tried my first jury case. It was a ...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron D. Lawrence

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    Aaron D. Lawrence

    4.47 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Aaron is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney in Ruston, Louisiana. He received his Juris Doctor from LSU. Before attending law school, Aaron was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He served overseas as part of OIF and OEF.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Scott Ogden

    Scott Ogden

    5.023 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: Partner at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden; M. Scott Ogden Jr. routinely handles legal issues related to family law, business issues, estate and probate and personal injury. A thoughtful, intelligent attorney, Mr. Ogden is known for his knowledge and hear...
    Rating:  10
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    Taylor Osborn Fontenot

    Taylor Osborn Fontenot

    5.03 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "He knows the law and will go to the fullest extent to make sure you're heard and taken care of. I gave him a shot in the dark and he's been better than I could ever expect. You re not just a number"
    Rating:  9.5
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    Robert Stephen Toale

    Robert Stephen Toale

    4.58 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I grew up in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Upon graduation from high school, I left New Jersey and found my way to New Orleans, where I attended Tulane University and graduated with a degree in political science. Although I have known that I wan...
    Rating:  10
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    John S McLindon

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    John S McLindon

    5.06 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Review: "John actually cares about his clients and their needs; what they are going through and has a full understanding. Easy to get in touch with; great communication! Will definitely recommend to friends and family for all legal needs!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    John James Mason

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    John James Mason

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: With a reputation for steadfast representation, John J. Mason serves as a criminal defense attorney for clients across southeast Louisiana, including multiple parishes such as Orleans, Jefferson, and East Baton Rouge. Mr. Mason graduated from Brot...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Joshua Slavone Guillory

    Joshua Slavone Guillory

    5.06 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He literally saved my life Josh is a spectacular and phenomenal lawyer that's genuine and sincere I would highly recommend him to anyone"
    Rating:  9.0
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    Edward Alexander Laird

    Edward Alexander Laird

    5.039 reviews Attention
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: My name is E Alexander Laird ("Alex") and I exclusively practice criminal defense in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. I know first hand the fear and anxiety one feels facing criminal charges. That is why I chose this profession. I do everyth...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jerome Matthews

    Jerome Matthews

    5.05 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Matthews is a native of the New Orleans area. He grew up on the Westbank, and graduated from West Jefferson Senior High School in 2001. After high school, Mr. Matthews joined the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter technician where he s...
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Christine Tizzard

    Julie Christine Tizzard

    4.58 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education
    Bio: Julie C. Tizzard graduated from Loyola New Orleans School of Law in 1999. She started her career as a prosecutor in the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office where she remained for nearly four years. She has been handling criminal defense work...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Hugh Cameron Murray

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    Hugh Cameron Murray

    4.913 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: The goal of this office is to ensure that any investigations or court proceedings cause as little interruption as possible to our client's daily activities, whether an individual, a small business, or a corporation. There is no fee for the initial...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Yigal Bander

    Yigal Bander

    5.016 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Yigal Bander is highly recommended. Mr. Bander used his knowledge, dedication, compassion, and skill to change my unfortunate legal challenge into a more tolerable experience with a positive ending. He helped guide me when things seemed never-..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Justin Payton Smith

    Justin Payton Smith

    4.942 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Need help with criminal, traffic, DWI, or other charges in NW Louisiana? Need help with an injury from a car accident? I have handled hundreds if not over a thousand DWI cases during my career. As a former prosecutor I know exactly what the prosec...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Walter Marshall Sanchez

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    Walter Marshall Sanchez

    5.01 review
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    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  10
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    Marcy Lou Allen

    Marcy Lou Allen

    4.825 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "I cannot thank Marcy and her staff enough for representing me, and all the professionalism and honesty she showed me during this process! Thanks for always informing me, and everything you told me came to Pass! It also helps when lawyer has a good..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Teresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield

    Teresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield

    4.838 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Teresa L. HatfieldTeresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield was born in Westchester County, New York on May 27, 1980. She graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at Loyola University New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and a minor...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Lester J Gauthier

    Lester J Gauthier

    5.01 review
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Administrative Law
    Bio: We urge you to call our office today. In most cases, we can see you within 24 hours of your call. It is important to have legal advice before any decisions are made in your case.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jami D Pellerin

    Jami D Pellerin

    5.011 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: UNRIVALED PASSION: I began my career as an attorney as a public defender. I started to really see a system that didn't care about people-- where the goal was clearing dockets, where all too often no one was interested in hearing the client's story...
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Brian Green

    David Brian Green

    4.69 reviews
    Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "He reviewed everything with me along with his paralegal carol. Got everything I asked for, was enthralled with his service. He’s a very good lawyer especially for a flat rate no retainer absolutely the best bang for your buck. Couldn’t be happier ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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