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The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Louisiana, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Louisiana should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Barry J Sallinger

Barry J Sallinger
Barry J Sallinger, APLC
820 E St Mary Blvd Ste 1
Lafayette, LA 70503
Licensed for 43 years, Barry J Sallinger is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joshua S. Guillory

Joshua S. Guillory
The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory, LLC
317 East University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70503
Joshua S. Guillory is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Alfred F. Boustany II

Alfred F. Boustany II
Boustany Law Firm
421 West Vermilion Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Licensed for 46 years, Alfred F. Boustany II is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

John Kevin Stockstill

John Kevin Stockstill
Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
300 Stewart St
Lafayette, LA 70501
Licensed for 29 years, John Kevin Stockstill is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Alfred F Boustany II

Alfred F Boustany II
Alfred F Boustany, II APLC
421 W Vermilion St
Lafayette, LA 70501-6729
Licensed for 47 years, Alfred F Boustany II is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Donald David Cleveland

Donald David Cleveland
201 W Main St
Lafayette, LA 70501
Licensed for 22 years, Donald David Cleveland is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Lester J Gauthier Jr

Lester J Gauthier Jr
306 S Pierce St
Lafayette, LA 70501-5916
Licensed for 48 years, Lester J Gauthier Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William L Goode

William L Goode
The Goode Law Firm
812 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70501
Licensed for 52 years, William L Goode is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Helen Popich Harris

Helen Popich Harris
Helen Popich Harris, APLC
321 W Main St 2D
Lafayette, LA 70501
Licensed for 33 years, Helen Popich Harris is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eric Timothy Haik

Eric Timothy Haik
Haik, Minvielle & Grubbs, LLP
1017 E Dale St
New Iberia, LA 70560
Licensed for 22 years, Eric Timothy Haik is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Cecelia Ann Bonin

Cecelia Ann Bonin
311 Loreauville Rd
New Iberia, LA 70563
Licensed for 44 years, Cecelia Ann Bonin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rodney J Simon

Rodney J Simon
Rod J Simon Law Office
426 Providence St
New Iberia, LA 70560
Licensed for 39 years, Rodney J Simon is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Heather Ann Duhon

Heather Ann Duhon
108 Church Alley
New Iberia, LA 70560-3709
Licensed for 11 years, Heather Ann Duhon is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

C Jerome D'aquila

C Jerome D'aquila
308 E Main St
New Roads, LA 70760
Licensed for 58 years, C Jerome D'aquila is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David D Benoit

David D Benoit
420 Berard St
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Licensed for 36 years, David D Benoit is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


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