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Find Criminal Defense Lawyers in Metairie, LA

Compare criminal defense lawyers in Metairie. Review contact information and practice areas before you decide.

12 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Metairie, LA
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Showing 12 criminal defense lawyers in Metairie, LA Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeAttorney. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any attorney.
The Burrell Firm LLC
3337 N Hullen St Ste. 200, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 475-7578 goburrell.com
Santana & Blanchard Personal Injury Lawyers Metairie
3500 N Hullen St Suite 17K, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 321-4845 santanablanchard.com
The Bradley Law Firm
143 Metairie Heights Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 336-1717 thebradleylaw.com
Courcelle Stansbury Dupuy
3500 N Causeway Blvd #185, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 828-1315 courcellelaw.com
Law Office Of Lance J. Robinson
3900 N Causeway Blvd Suite 1200 Room 1269, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 427-6210 defenseattorneynola.com
Max J. Koeck IV, LLC, Attorney and Counselor at Law
3500 N Hullen St Suite 222, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 275-8808 mk4law.com
Peyton B. Burkhalter Law
2540 Severn Ave #129, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 527-4060 peytonburkhalterlaw.com
McMahon Law Firm
2332 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 828-6225 josephmcmahonlaw.com
Moisant Law Firm
2332 Severn Ave Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 317-1685 moisantlaw.com
The DWI Defense Center LLC
701 Papworth Ave, Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-9491 dwidefensectr.com
Metairie Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas Calogero
2955 Ridgelake Dr Ste 114, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 236-7471 metairiecriminaldefenseattorney.net
Law Office Of Eugene P Redmann
2632 Athania Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 521-6867 redmannlawnola.com

A criminal defense lawyer in Metairie Louisiana helps clients facing charges in Jefferson Parish courts. Louisiana law has unique rules such as the Code of Criminal Procedure and specific time limits for filing motions. An attorney can explain how local judges and prosecutors handle cases in Metairie.

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Metairie Cost?

Typical costs for a criminal defense lawyer in Louisiana range from 1500 to 5000 dollars for a misdemeanor and 5000 to 25000 dollars or more for a felony. Some lawyers charge a flat fee while others bill hourly at 200 to 500 dollars per hour. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information not legal advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of criminal cases do Metairie lawyers handle?
Lawyers handle misdemeanors and felonies including DWI drug offenses theft and assault. They also handle juvenile matters and traffic violations in Jefferson Parish.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in Louisiana?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after arrest. Louisiana law requires an initial appearance within 72 hours but having a lawyer early helps protect your rights.