Central Criminal Lawyers
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Criminal, DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Robert H. Harrison, Jr. of the Harrison Law Firm is a lifelong resident of Livingston Parish. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU, where he was selected for the Louisiana Law Review, was a Flory Trial winner and was a member to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Following law school, Mr. Harrison was a law clerk for the Hon. J. Michael McDonald of the 19th Judicial District Court. Mr. Harrison is a former partner in the...
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Criminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
Loyola University New Orleans
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 his 15 years of practicing law, Mr. Bélanger has handled thousands of criminal cases at both the pre-trial and trial stage, including approximately 200 trials. This trial experience includes homicide defense and prosecution, large drug conspiracies and fraud cases making Belanger one of the few attorneys capable of handling even the largest, most complex federal cases. Having spent...
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Beau James Brock
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Environmental and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Beau practices in his own private law firm of Brock Law, LLC. and his main areas of focus include criminal law, environmental law, DWI and personal injury.
Beau’s primary areas of practice include DWI, criminal defense, environmental law, and personal injury. Previously, he worked at the private law firm of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger from 2011-2019. Before entering private practice, he was employed at LDEQ as a member of the Secretary’s Executive Staff from 2008-2011. From March 1999–Feb. 2008, he worked as Regional Criminal Enforcement Council for the Environmental Protection Agency, and provided in-house legal oversight to all...
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Carl Barkemeyer
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Loyola University New Orleans
Carl Barkemeyer is an experienced criminal defense attorney representing clients with criminal and DWI charges. He handles cases for clients arrested or who received a summons in all areas of Louisiana. Dedicated to only criminal defense, we provide representation for DWI/DUI, drug charges including possession, possession with intent, distribution, theft, forgery, bank fraud, assault, battery, domestic abuse, murder, robbery, burglary, prostitution, soliciting, reckless driving, hit and run, trespass, criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace, shoplifting, malfeasance in office, minor in possession of alcohol, filing false public records, illegal use of firearms, firearms charges, contractor fraud, negligent injuring, bail...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
Danny Russell is an experienced and aggressive attorney representing clients who face DWI charges in Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, St. Tammany, Covington, Mandeville, Gonzales, Tangipahoa, West Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Jefferson, St. John the Baptist, Slidell, and throughout Louisiana.
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Jimmy Simien
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, Construction and Maritime
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
In 1989, Jimmy began the firm of Simien & Simien, LLC with emphasis on Admiralty and Maritime, Class Actions, Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense, Mass Tort, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and other major litigation. Other areas in which the firm has extensive experience include Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Claims, Constitutional Law, Bankruptcy, Commercial Law and limited Criminal Defense matters. During his tenure with the firm, Jimmy was chosen by his peers to be section chief of the ATLA Litigation Committee involving CCA (Chromated Cooper Arsenate) Wood. The focus of that Committee was on litigation pertaining to CCA pressure treated wood,...
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Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Rusty is a litigation attorney licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas. He regularly handles complex legal matters in both state and federal courts.
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(225) 932-9671
733 East Airport Avenue
Suite 104
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Criminal, Civil Rights, Divorce and Immigration
The Louisiana State Bar Association LBN: 12347
Member in Good Standing
U.S. Eastern, Middle, Western Districts of Louisiana
4th, 5th, and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeal (U.S.)
U.S. Court of Military Appeals (Washington, D.C.)
Pro Hac Vice Appearances: California, Virginia, Florida,
Texas, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts
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Erik Lane Burns
Denham Springs, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Erik Burns was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he continues to reside with his two sons. Prior to graduating from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, Erik graduated from Catholic High School of Baton Rouge and then obtained a B.A. degree in Business Management with a minor in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University. Erik began his practice in downtown Baton Rouge as a solo practitioner where he did significant personal injury work having worked closely with a seasoned attorney. In 1997 Erik was presented with an opportunity to move his office...
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DeVonna Ponthieu
Denham Springs, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
DeVonna Ponthieu attended Southeastern Louisiana University in 1993 and graduated cum laude in May 1998. She applied and was accepted to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law School and graduated in 2001. After passing the bar exam, she opened her private office in Denham Springs and has been practicing law there ever since. She has had cases in all of the 21st Judicial District (Livingston, Tangipahoa and St.Helena), East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, East Feliciana and other parishes.
DeVonna is a member in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association. She was a past president, vice-president and secretary/treasurer...
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(225) 330-2976
3535 S. Sherwood Forest BLVD
Suite 227
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Criminal
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Yigal Bander
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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David Stanley
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
DAVID STANLEY is the founder and principal of David E. Stanley, APLC. Since 1983, Mr. Stanley has successfully practiced law from his office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a distinguished trial lawyer fiercely dedicated to representing individuals accused of committing serious or complex federal or state felony crimes or who seek to appeal their federal court, or state court, conviction or sentence.
In 2018, Mr. Stanley became a Lifetime Charter Member of Best Attorneys in America. From 2015 to the present, he has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers. The American Society...
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Loyola University New Orleans
After practicing for several years at one of the most respected and top rated defense firms in Louisiana, Collin and three other experienced lawyers formed Mansfield Melancon with the goal of providing his clients the personal attention that they deserve and expect from their attorney.
Collin has experience advocating for clients in both Louisiana federal and state courts. He has handled cases ranging from complex business disputes to individual disagreements. Collin is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the United States...
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Jarrett P Ambeau
BATON ROUGE, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
I am an experienced felony criminal defense trial attorney – bringing more than 40 felony jury trials to verdict in the last nine years. Call me now if you have a serious legal matter and you need immediate assistance. I was born in Ascension Parish and grew up in Baton Rouge. After moving around the south, I settled back home in 1999 where I started back a LSU, concluding with a Law Degree from the Paul Hebert Law Center at LSU in 2008. I began further studies at the University of Florida, School of Pharmacy, where I am...
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Paul Scott
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal, Immigration, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Paul "Woody" Scott is passionate in his representation of clients. Mr. Scott founded The Scott Law Firm and practices in immigration law, deportation and removal defense, criminal defense, and Federal Criminal and Immigration Litigation. Mr. Scott was born in a small hospital in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. At two years old he and his mother moved to the New Orleans, Louisiana, area where he was raised. After he graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, he moved to Baton Rouge where he attended Louisiana State University to obtain his bachelor degree. He went on to receive his Juris...
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
John S. McLindon is "Of Counsel" to Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC.
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Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Tulane University
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By keeping a limited caseload, I can forge a truly personal relationship with each client, thereby strengthening the attorney-client relationship. I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust.
A limited caseload also allows me to be aggressive, not merely encouraging my client to take the first plea offer just because it would ease my workload. I have the time and resources to fully investigate the facts of each case, including interviewing any and all...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Southern University Law Center and Louisiana State University
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Southern University - Baton Rouge
The Law Office of Natalie Blackman is dedicated to helping individuals understand their rights and explore their legal options when it comes to Employment Discrimination, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, and Personal Injury. The office represents clients throughout Louisiana. Our Attorney, Natalie Blackman, Esq., has the skills and resources to handle all aspects of your case from start to finish.
Natalie Blackman is a native of Avoyelles Parish. She is known for her strong work ethic and dedication in fighting for the greater good of her community. She graduated from Avoyelles High school in 2000. She graduated from...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
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Daniel Claitor
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Maritime and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
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 manslaughter charge. The Orleans District Attorney was impressed enough to offer me a job upon graduation. I was an Assistant District Attorney for Mr. Harry Connick from 1987 through 1990 and have been on my own since then.
As to public service after the District Attorney's Office, in 2009 I was elected to...
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Jennifer Moroux
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Jennifer Wise Moroux is an associate at Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC. Her practice focuses on complex commercial and civil litigation. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in 2002. She earned her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Civil Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2007, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif.
After being admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2007, Jennifer served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable George H. Ware, Jr., and Honorable William G. Carmichael in the 20th...
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Insurance Claims, Maritime and Nursing Home
Tulane University School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
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James Spokes
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, Immigration and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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-citizen defendants facing potential immigration consequences.
Additionally, he serves on the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel in the Middle District of Louisiana and he also practices in the areas of personal injury and immigration.
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Criminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
At Joubert Law Firm, Jennifer counsels clients on various criminal law issues, including DWIs, misdemeanors, select felonies, expungements, as well as personal injury matters including automobile wrecks and medical malpractice cases. Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from Southern University Law Center in May 2011, and was admitted to practice law in the State of Louisiana in October 2011. She is an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Baton Rouge Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.
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Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Southern University Law Center
Felix Anthony DeJean IV, known to friends and family as Andy DeJean, opened DeJean Law Office, LLC in 1997. Andy, was born and raised in Louisiana and received his JD from Southern University Law School in 1997.
Andy is married to Amy Maida DeJean, and they have four children together. Andy's guiding concern is to give clients clear and straightforward advice on complex areas of law. He does not want to settle a case before it even gets to court. He wants to take your matters to trial to aggressively seek the results you want and deserve.
Andy DeJean he has...
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Randy Bryan Ligh
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Attorney Randy Ligh brings an excellent record of effective representation and satisfying results. No matter the issue, he will fight for his clients and ensure that their rights are protected. Previous experience as a former prosecutor and courtroom litigator, Randy Ligh carries an inside knowledge to evaluating and winning cases. As such, Randy Ligh is highly skilled in advocating for his clients and he will carefully analyze his client’s cases to determine the best course of action.
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Been arrested? Under Investigation? Don't wait - call Nate!
Specializing in criminal matters. I am a criminal defense attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and handle cases all over the state. Call today for a free consultation. It's never too late to call Nate!
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Jacob H. Thomas
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Jacob H. Thomas is originally from the Piney Hills of North Louisiana, known for producing great litigators such as Huey P. Long as well as several other notable statesmen on the both the federal and state levels. Jake is a graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Northwestern State University where he was a member of the Theta Mu chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the NSU Presidential Leadership Program, and the InterFraternity Council serving as Vice President. He is a graduate of Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Jake was privileged to serve the Second...
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Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Rhett Paul Spano
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
17 years experience. Former Orleans Parish prosecutor.
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Criminal and Personal Injury
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Richard Sprinkle attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where he was a winner of the Robert L. Tullis Moot Court Competition, and served as the Vice President of Judicial Relations for the school’s moot court board. In addition to operating his law practice, Richard produces and co-hosts the podcast "Legally Unfiltered" with fellow attorney Franz N. Borghardt. You can find a link to the podcast on this page.
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While in law school, Richard served as a judicial extern with the Honorable Judge Marabella of the 19th Judicial District, clerked for the East...
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Willy W. Thies
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(225) 383-3499
351 Saint Ferdinand Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
William W. Thies was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 23, 1974. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Louisiana State University in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law School in 2001. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association in May, 2002. Mr. Thies is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana and American Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Justice, both the Louisiana and Baton Rouge Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Panel, The Society for the Preservation of Advocates...
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Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
John M. Almerico is one half of the legal team comprising of John M. Almerico and Michael S. Bradley LLC, a post he has held since the firm’s inception. Mr. Almerico has held several positions since graduating from Southern University Law Center in 2005, including closing agent for the Road Home Program, Assistant Public Defender, and Law Partner at John M. Almerico and Michael S. Bradley LLC. He has represented clients throughout all levels of the criminal justice system in multiple jurisdictions around the greater New Orleans area. Mr. Almerico has also represented clients in both family law, personal injury,...
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Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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Karl Koch
Baton Rouge, LA Criminal Law Lawyer
Central Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
(225) 344-4803
Baton Rouge, LA
Capital Area Legal Services Contract Attorney Program
(225) 387-5173
Baton Rouge, LA
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Arrested or facing criminal charges?
Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.
Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.
Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.
When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.
Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.
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