John F. Aplin

The Law Office of John F. Aplin is mainly focused on providing quality experienced legal representation in the areas of criminal defense law and personal injury law. We also provide general civil litigation services.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

DUI & DWI

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Louisiana

Since 2003

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Since 2003

United States District Courts for the Western District of Louisiana

Since 2003

Attorney at Law

Law Office of John F. Aplin

2003 - Current

Felony Prosectuor

4th Judicial District Attorney's Office - Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

2008 - 2016

Contract Defense Attorney

4th Judicial District Indigent Defender Board - Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

2006 - 2008

Assistant District Attorney

37th Judicial District Attorney's Office - Caldwell Parish, Louisiana

2004 - 2006

Police Officer and Accident Reconstructionist

Monroe Police Department - Monroe, Louisiana

1989 - 1997

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

J.D. (2002) | Law

2002

Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Awards

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

B.C.L. (2002) | Civil Law

2002

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

B.A. (1999) | Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration

1999

Honors: Deans List

Louisiana State Bar Association  # 28480

Member

Current

DWI Detection and Field Sobriety Testing, Police Officer Basic Certificate, Correctional Officer Certificate

State of Louisiana Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.)

Chemical Testing for Intoxication

State of Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections: Office of State Police

Highway Interdiction and Drug Asset Forfeiture P.O.S.T. Certification Seminar

Louisiana District Attorneys Association

Traffic Accident Reconstruction

Northwestern University Traffic Institute of Evanston, IL

Advanced Accident Investigations

Central Missouri State University - National Police Institute

Advanced Accident Investigations

University of Louisiana - Monroe: Institute of Law Enforcement

Grade Crossing Collision Investigation & Psychology of Interviewing

Union Pacific Railroad Police Department Training System