Experienced Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Attorneys

At Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law, our Louisiana-based attorneys have 80 years of combined legal experience. We utilize this experience in every aspect of our representation as we defend individuals facing both state and federal criminal charges.

Part of this experience has taught us the importance of carefully listening to our clients so we understand their unique needs and circumstances. Once we understand our clients’ situations, our Baton Rouge criminal defense attorneys develop a strong defense strategy and evaluate the evidence surrounding their charges.

Aggressive Representation for Louisiana State and Federal Charges

Our attorneys realize that facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, even for those who have gone through the process before. At Damico & Stockstill, Attorneys at Law, we focus on keeping our clients fully informed about their case and being available to answer any questions they might have.

Our client-centered approach, however, does not distract us from putting forth a strong, aggressive defense in every case. Take advantage of our free initial consultation and speak with us if you have been charged with:

• Sex crimes
• Violent crimes, including homicide or murder
• DUI
• Drug offenses, including drug trafficking or distribution
• Theft or shoplifting
• White collar crimes
• Environmental crimes
• Internet/computer crimes, including child pornography offenses
• Vehicular crimes

We are prepared to listen to your situation and explain your options regardless of the criminal charges you are facing. Whether you are charged with a state or federal crime, our experienced lawyers know how the system works and have helped many clients obtain a positive outcome in their case.

Why Choose Damico & Stockstill For Your Defense?

When you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you hire matters as much as the facts of your case. Damico & Stockstill brings more than 80 years of combined legal experience to every client we represent, and that experience extends well beyond the defense table.

Several of our attorneys are former prosecutors. That background gives us a direct view into how the government builds its cases, what evidence prosecutors rely on most and where their arguments are weakest. We use that knowledge to find problems in the state’s case before they become problems for our clients.

Our attorneys have also earned recognition that reflects consistent, long-term performance. Two of our attorneys hold AV Preeminent* ratings through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review designation available to lawyers. Members of our team have been named to the Super Lawyers list for more than 12 years. These are not self-reported honors. They come from the evaluations of other attorneys and judges who have seen our work firsthand.

Our firm is also a Charter Member of the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a designation that reflects a long-standing commitment to the practice of criminal defense.

On the federal side, we are licensed to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and all three federal district courts in Louisiana: the Middle District in Baton Rouge, the Eastern District in New Orleans and the Western District covering Lafayette and Shreveport. Federal criminal charges can be filed in any of those districts depending on where the alleged conduct occurred. If your case begins in federal trial court and later moves through the appellate process, you will not need to find a new firm at each stage. We handle both.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Defense In Louisiana

Facing criminal charges raises questions that deserve direct answers. The following addresses what our clients in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana ask us most often.

What should I do if I am arrested or under investigation in Louisiana?

Do not answer questions from law enforcement without an attorney present. You have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can be used against you in court. That applies whether you are under arrest or simply being questioned as part of an investigation. Law enforcement officers are trained to ask questions in ways that produce usable statements, and what feels like a casual conversation can become part of the prosecution’s case. Contact a criminal defense lawyer as early as possible. The sooner we are involved, the more we can do to protect your rights.

What is the difference between state and federal criminal charges in Louisiana?

State charges are prosecuted by a Louisiana district attorney under state law and are heard in state court. Federal charges are brought by the U.S. Department of Justice under federal law and are heard in one of Louisiana’s three federal district courts. Federal cases typically involve offenses such as drug trafficking, wire fraud, firearms violations and money laundering. Federal prosecutors generally have more investigative resources than their state counterparts, and federal sentencing guidelines can produce longer sentences with less room for early release. Having an attorney who practices in both systems and has appeared in all three Louisiana federal districts puts you in a stronger position from the beginning.

Why is it important to hire a defense attorney with prosecutorial experience?

A defense attorney who has worked as a prosecutor understands how criminal cases are put together from the inside. They know how evidence is gathered, how charges are selected and what the government has to prove at trial. That knowledge is an asset on your side of the table. At Damico & Stockstill, several of our attorneys spent years as prosecutors before moving to criminal defense. When we review the government’s case against you, we are reading it the same way the other side is, and we know exactly where to challenge it.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Baton Rouge Defense Lawyer

The outcome of your criminal case could affect you and your family for an extended period. Do not face your criminal charges alone. Let one of our skilled lawyers protect your rights throughout the criminal process.

Contact our Baton Rouge law office online today or call 225-769-0190 to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.