Louisiana Criminal Lawyers

I attended law school at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1978. I completed law school and was admitted to the State Bar in 1981. I have worked in the personal injury field and defended criminal cases throughout the State of Louisiana. I have worked as legal counsel for the State of Louisiana in children in need of care matters.

I have served as a college professor and taught in the paralegal programs, and criminal justice. I am comfortable in the small towns and in the big cities. Nothing satisfies me more...

Kathryn graduated from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center. During law school she was an active participant in Moot Court and Trial Advocacy. In her third year of law school, Kathryn was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and her team took home second place in a national criminal advocacy competition. As a result of her performance in competition and advocacy programs, she was nominated for membership in the Wex Malone American Inn of Court.

During this time, Kathryn was also working as an investigator at the East Baton Rouge Public Defender's Office. After she was sworn in, she...

Kris is a father of two and has been a resident of Baton Rouge since attending LSU in 1993. While at LSU, Kris, a two-time letterman, was a special teams captain for the LSU Tigers football team and recipient of the LSU Scholar Athlete’s Award. Since graduating LSU Law School in 2000, Kris has made an impression by helping hundreds in the courtroom and volunteering in the community.

Jacob K. Weixler is a dedicated attorney who represents clients in federal criminal proceedings, civil lawsuits, and professional disciplinary proceedings. He also provides counsel on business law matters. He has represented a diverse range of clients facing various challenges, including defending the first amendment rights of a national civil rights figure, assisting a former military official facing fraud and conspiracy charges, fighting for the rights of cheated investors, and seeking justice for incarcerated individuals. Prior to establishing Weixler Law LLC, Jacob gained valuable experience as an attorney at Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, LLC, a respected New Orleans-based boutique law firm...

Ms. Clark attended Louisiana State University Law school and graduated in 1996. Having handled criminal appeals as a law clerk for the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Defender's office, Ms. Clark immediately passed the bar exam and went to work as an assistant public defender in that office. Ms. Clark, in her 22+ years of experience, has represented thousands of clients in criminal court in both misdemeanor and felony cases. She has practiced extensively in the parishes of East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa and St. Tammany. Ms. Clark is dedicated to protecting the rights of...

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.

Robert McMillin is a Criminal/DWI defense and Personal Injury attorney who focuses his career on providing the best representation and most aggressive defense for his clients. He defends individuals who have been accused of DWI/DUI first offense to multiple offense DWI/DUI as well as representing those incurring personal injury from auto accidents, faulty premises, negligence and more. He serves those in St Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson, and all surrounding southeastern Louisiana parishes. Before going to college, Mr. McMillin served in the United States Marine Corps, including Operation Desert Storm. He then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and earned...

I was born in December of 1967 and raised on the West Bank of New Orleans. After graduating from Brother Martin High School in New Orleans I attended both the University of Alabama and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's degree . I then attended Southern University Law School and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1998.

I began my practice with my father, Ernest E. Barrow, II, in Gretna, Louisiana in 1998. I moved to Covington, Louisiana and opened at my current location in 2001 after...

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 served honorably as a Corporal from 2001-2006. His service included a tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Matthews received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Tulane University in 2008. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2011. During law school, he...

Dad, husband, and lawyer are all labels given to me by default. I AM a defender of the poor, the less informed, and to those in which nothing extraordinary is expected. I fight injustice in the civil and criminal matters and am on the front line of defending our constitutional freedoms that are so frequently trampled on by those more fortunate. The jury is the least corruptible instrument alive in today’s justice system and public opinion is being carefully crafted to reflect the interest of Goliath while David’s freedoms are being washed away in the name of...

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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...

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...

Douglas D. Brown, Attorney at Law, is a husband and father of three, and has practiced personal injury law, criminal defense and family law in Tangipahoa Parish for two decades. After working in Washington, D.C. for Congressman Richard Baker, Brown served as a judicial law clerk for State District Judges Ray Chutz in Amite and M. Douglas Hughes in Livingston. He later served as the City of Hammond's Assistant City Prosecutor and first In House Attorney. Before earning a JD degree at Louisiana State University's Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Brown attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and earned a...

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...

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...

I am passionate about helping people solve their issues. In addition to running my own law firm, I also own other business ventures in various industries, which ownership at times has pushed me to think outside the box to solve more complex issues. This gives me an added depth of problem solving that my clients need. I fight hard to provide my clients with competent and efficient representation in my full-service firm.

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.

The Law Offices of Michael J. Vergis are a General Practice Law Firm, based in
North West Louisiana. We ensure that each client’s rights are protected and each person receives the highest possible care.

We look forward to providing you with unparalleled service in a competent and caring manner. Please contact our office and our knowledgeable staff will assist you: (318) 698-3724.

Robert Toale is the founder of the Law Office of Robert S. Toale, a practice focusing exclusively on criminal defense. He works on state, federal, and juvenile criminal cases throughout Southeast Louisiana. He has tried over 100 jury trials and represented over 5,000 clients.

He is a Life Member of NACDL, which he joined in 1986. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Public Defense Committee. Mr. Toale is a member of NACDL’s Budget and Death Penalty Committees. In addition to his contributions to NACDL, Mr. Toale is a Lifetime Member of NACDL's affiliate, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense...

I always wanted to be a lawyer from the first time that I saw Perry Mason.

While in college, I worked part time work for a law firm. It was there that I observed that persons accused of a crime were not getting the adequate representation that they deserved. I wanted to help those people.

I also worked as a former city prosecutor, which gave me experience in my approach to helping my clients.

I have had great success in criminal jury trials with over 48 years of experience. Along with extensive experience in State and Federal courts, I have been highly...

Tom's practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense litigation in all Federal and State Courts. He has successfully taken on big corporations and local, state and federal governments in personal injury and criminal defense cases. Tom has helped injured clients and their families who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries and tragic wrongful deaths. He has handled a variety of personal injury cases across the state of Louisiana, including maritime and offshore accidents. He also represents individuals accused of violent and non-violent criminal conduct, as well as grand jury investigations and regulatory matters. Tom has...

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...

Dana Brent Brown is the Managing Attorney of The Law Offices of Ossie Brown. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he is the son of former East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Ossie and Faye Brown, a retired teacher. Dana has managed The Law Offices of Ossie Brown since his father’s retirement in 2000.

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...

Phillip Lynch, Jr. BIO 2019
Phillip M. Lynch, Jr., has practiced law for over thirty years in the New Orleans area and
focuses on successions, real estate matters, and family law issues. In 1996, he was
elected as Justice of the Peace and served two 6-year terms in Ward Four of St.
Tammany Parish. He was also Captain of Professional Standards and a Staff Attorney
for the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. A former president of the Greater Covington
Bar Association, he served the LSBA’s House of Delegates, and its MCLE Committee.
A former reserve deputy in Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and St. Tammany Parishes,
he is a...

Defending your constitutional rights and your property for over 20 years. Experienced in criminal law-both felonies and misdemeanors, DWI law, and traffic offenses. Experienced in protecting your assets in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. Attorney operates as a debt relief agency and counsels debtors regarding bankruptcy.

James Bates is a criminal defense attorney for DWI and DWI-related charges throughout the state of Louisiana. James Bates works almost exclusively with clients who have been arrested for DWI, Underage DWI, vehicular homicide, first degree negligent injury, drug-related DWI. James Bates also handles administrative license suspension hearings. James Bates serves clients throughout the entire state of Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Kenner, Monroe, Shreveport, Marrero, and Laplace. Call 985-503-2344 today for a free review of your DWI case.

Samantha Gahn Moisant is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in criminal law and personal injury cases. She is a graduate of Southern University Law Center and holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Samantha's legal career has taken her from roles with prominent employers like the Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office and the New Orleans District Attorney's Office to positions with big name personal injury firms. Samantha places a high value on her relationships with her clients, striving for open and honest communication throughout the legal process. She prides herself on being personable and easy to get along with, and...

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...

I was born and raised in Tangipahoa Parish. After graduating from Amite High School, I attended Louisiana State University where I graduated with a degree in Agricultural Business. I then attended Law School at Louisiana State University and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 1999.

After I finished Law School, I served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Ethel Simms Julien, Orleans Parish Civil District Court. I then worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office from 2002 until 2005. In 2005 I moved back to the Northshore and worked as...

Christopher H. Carbine is a New Orleans lawyer who practices criminal defense and civil litigation at the highest level in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Carbine provides an aggressive criminal defense with a focus on achieving his clients’ goals and maintaining a personal, informed relationship with his clients through each stage of the process. Mr. Carbine is experienced in handling all types of cases on both the state and federal levels, and his attention to detail has been extremely beneficial for clients faced with complex criminal matters involving unconstitutional and illegal police actions such as 4th Amendment Violations, Illegal Searches...

Attorney Joshua S. Guillory is ready to fight for your rights. He prides himself on giving individual attention to each and every client. If you or a loved one are in need of quality legal representation in the areas of family law, personal injury, car accidents, or criminal defense, call The Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory today at (337) 233-1303 or visit us online at www.jsguillorylaw.com. It's your life...call someone you can count on. Call Attorney Josh Guillory today.