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Louisiana Has 1057 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2624 Reviews

Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

Bio: Defending the Accused with Skill, Respect & Integrity At The G. Carter Law Firm, we passionately pursue justice for every single client. Our New Orleans defense law firm will give everything we have to our clients, pouring all our time, resources,...

Rating: 9.7

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: André Bélanger, a graduate of Loyola University, is a highly-respected criminal defense attorney serving the people of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding areas of Ascension Parish and New Orleans, for one of Baton Rouge's top-25 law firms. In...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Louisiana

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have practiced law since 1969. I started with a small general practice law firm. I then moved to the DA's office as an assistant DA where I tried hundreds of criminal cases. Then I was hired to run the first fulltime Public Defender's office (19...

Rating: 9.2

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Lake Charles is home — I grew up here, and for the past 17 years I've built my law practice here too, representing people across Calcasieu Parish through some of the hardest moments of their lives. As the managing attorney of Colonna Law Firm, LLC...

Rating: 8.9

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been in private practice in Louisiana for 44 years. I have handled over 2,500 DWI cases and over 5,000 criminal defense cases. When you need solid experience in the most complex DWI or criminal matter, call me at. As a highly experienced cr...

Rating: 10

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: For over 20 years the preeminent Law Offices of Michael J Vergis have provided exemplary service to clients throughout Louisiana. Attorney Michael J Vergis has served as a Shreveport City Court Judge pro tem, made appearances on national and local...

Rating: 7.1

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I began litigating criminal cases in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court during my second year of law school. My career has spanned over two decades and includes extensive trial experience as a criminal defense attorney (both private practice a...

Rating: 9.0

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: An aggressive experienced DWI/DUI and Criminal Defense attorney who is dedicated to seeking the best results possible for our clients. Free consultation! Call us today at or visit our website at .

Rating: 9.7

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Mr. Philip House was extremely helpful and effective with everything he did from start to finish. Highly recommend this attorney and law firm.... thanks again Mr. Philip it was an absolute true blessing!!"

Rating: 10

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more

Bio: Jacob Longman is a senior partner at Longman Jakuback, specializing in violent crimes and Post-Conviction. He earned a bachelor’s degree from LSU in Literature and History. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he served in both law enforcement ...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a consultation(225) 327-8333

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Craig Smith provides skilled criminal defense representation in city, state, and federal courts.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(318) 706-5117

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: James A. Spokes is Partner at The Scott Law Firm, LLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His primary practice is in the area of criminal defense in both state and federal courts throughout the State of Louisiana, with a specialization in representing non-...

Rating: 8.9

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: When I am not lawyering, I workout at the Crossfit gym almost daily and squeeze in a few yoga classes each week. I served in the army (tank corps), but now I only march for my Mardi Gras krewe---Krewe Delusion!! I am a Pelicans NBA basketball seas...

Rating: 8.8

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Personal Injury

Bio: Kara Anne Larson is of counsel at the Law Office of Sam Winston. Kara is a graduate of the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and in the top 5% of her class. While in law school, she was on the editor...

Rating: 8.9

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Since 1983, David Stanley has successfully practiced federal and state criminal defense, wrongful death, and personal injury law from his office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a distinguished trial lawyer fiercely dedicated to protecting and def...

Rating: 9.5

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "Emily was wonderful for my divorce. She gave a breakdown of what to expect at my consult, and once the process was started explained everything down to the line. She made sure I was taken care of and covered for things I didn't even think about, a..."

Rating: 7.3

Call for a FREE consultation(225) 327-2755

Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Christopher Washington is a native of Simmesport, Louisiana. He is a partner in the firm of Daniels & Washington, L.L.C. He graduated from Avoyelles High School in 2000. While in high school he was an honors student as well as a four year...

Rating: 9.8

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, Business and more

Energizing government so that it works for you.

Rating: 8.5

Call for a FREE consultation(504) 552-3191

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: When asked why I stayed in New Orleans I always reply “look around…you don’t get any of this anywhere else.” I’m talking about the people, the culture, the new restaurants starting up on every corner, the festivals, the music, the love citizens ha...

Rating: 9.6

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Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Louisiana criminal lawyer that defends criminal defendants, white collar crimes, violent crimes, Federal offenses, drug crimes, sex crimes, murder, and fraud cases in the Baton Rouge, LA area. Email:

Rating: 7.8

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