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    49 criminal defense lawyers serve Lake Charles, LA. Compare the best based on 260+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Calcasieu County are listed below.

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    Lake Charles Has 49 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 260 Reviews

    Adam Patrick Johnson

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    Adam Patrick Johnson

    5.021 reviews
    The Johnson Firm
    1419 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
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    Rating:  9.9
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    Dustan J Abshire

    Dustan J Abshire

    4.225 reviews
    Abshire Law Firm, LLC
    334 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: On September 1, 2016, the Abshire Law Firm was formed to handle Family Law matters related to divorce, child custody and support. On October 14, 2016, Dustan left his position as an Assistant District Attorney to operate the Abshire Law Firm on a ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alvin David Hunt

    Alvin David Hunt

    4.996 reviews
    Hunt Law Firm
    613 Alamo Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I come from a family of Lawyers. My father practiced law in Lake Charles, LA from 1958 until his passing in 2002. I have been practicing law for 30 years. My career began in Texas, but I settled back Lake Charles, LA in 1996. I still maintain my T...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Shane Keith Hinch

    Shane Keith Hinch

    5.01 review
    Hinch and Associates PLC
    4216 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Shane K. Hinch is a founding attorney at Hinch and Associates PLC, where he represents clients in complex personal injury, criminal defense, and professional licensing matters. Mr. Hinch brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having handle...
    Rating:  10
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    James Edward Sudduth

    James Edward Sudduth

    5.016 reviews
    Sudduth & Associates, LLC
    1109 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Discrimination and more
    Bio: James E. Sudduth, III is the founder and driving force behind Sudduth and Associates. As a Lake Charles native he witnessed the lack of growth and direction present in his beloved city and decided to become the force of change the city needed. Jam...
    Rating:  10
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    Alyson Vamvoras Antoon

    Alyson Vamvoras Antoon

    5.03 reviews
    Antoon Law Firm, Llc
    1111 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family and more
    Bio: Alyson Vamvoras Antoon is a partner at the law firm of Vamvoras Antoon, practicing alongside her father, Glen Vamvoras and husband, Michael Antoon. Alyson practices mainly in the areas of child custody and criminal defense, but also has a passion ...
    Rating:  10
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    Cody James Vidrine

    Cody James Vidrine

    5.01 review
    Loftin Law Group, LLC
    113 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Cody Vidrine is an attorney at the Loftin Law Group, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, Cody was part of another prestigious law firm's litigation group in Lafayette, LA, where he represented major corporations and businesses. Cody earned his Juris D...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Brent Alan Hawkins

    Brent Alan Hawkins

    5.02 reviews
    The Hawkins Law Group, LLC
    1417 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: With over 14 years of legal experience, including two years as a criminal staff attorney at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, four years as a prosecutor with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office and in private practice for over seven ...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Scott Ogden

    Scott Ogden

    5.023 reviews
    M. Scott Ogden Attorney at Law
    127 W. Broad St, Third Floor, Lake Charles, LA
    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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    David Brian Green

    David Brian Green

    4.69 reviews
    David Green
    316 Iris Street, Lake Charles, LA
    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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    Walter Marshall Sanchez

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    Walter Marshall Sanchez

    5.01 review
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    The Sanchez Law Firm, L.L.C.
    1200 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Joseph Algero

    Nicholas Joseph Algero

    5.01 review
    Algero Law LLC
    910 Ford St, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Elder Law and more
    Bio: Originaly from New Orleans, Nicholas attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he studied finance and business administration. Upon graduating near the top of his class, he attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State Univ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Steve M Sikich

    Steve M Sikich

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lake Charles (New Orleans)
    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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    Catherine L Stagg

    Catherine L Stagg

    5.06 reviews
    Stagg Law Office
    716 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Catherine Stagg has assisted thousands of individuals and families since she was admitted to the practice of law in 1977. She takes her obligations as a "Counselor at Law" just as seriously as her advocacy role as an "Attorney at Law." Since 1977,...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert R Bryant

    Robert R Bryant

    5.02 reviews
    726 Lionel Ln, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Rick is a first-class attorney with decades of criminal law experience. He helped resolve a DWI/DUI matter with great skill. I would recommend Rick to anyone needing a professional and experienced lawyer."
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    Tara B Hawkins

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    Tara B Hawkins

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    Hawkins Legal
    716 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brad Allen Guillory

    Brad Allen Guillory

    4.415 reviews
    Law Office of Brad A. Guillory, LLC
    940 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Brad A. Guillory is dedicated to his clients. As an experienced attorney, he has successfully represented clients in cases ranging from divorce and custody cases to personal injury death cases. He is a hardworking and passionate litigator who know...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kourtney L Kech

    Kourtney L Kech

    5.01 review
    Sudduth & Associates
    1109 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Debt Collection, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor and more
    Review: "Kourtney Kech We had the most wonderful experience working with Ms. Kech during the difficult time of an unfair situation at my husband’s job. I felt too strongly about the unfair treatment and handling of the situation he faced at his job so be..."
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    Annette F Roach

    Annette F Roach

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    Roach & Roach, Aplc
    2720 Rue De Jardin Ste 100, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
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    Todd S Clemons

    Todd S Clemons

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    Todd Clemons & Associates
    4208 Beau Chene Dr, Lake Charles, LA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  6.7
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