Criminal Defense
Aggressive defense in state and federal court. Misdemeanors through serious felonies.
Misdemeanors through serious felonies: DWI/DUI, drug offenses, theft, assault, armed robbery, sex offenses, and homicide. We approach every criminal matter with the insight of attorneys who have investigated and prosecuted these same cases. That perspective lets us anticipate how law enforcement builds a case, where prosecutors will press, and where the vulnerabilities lie. Clients get direct attention and candid counsel in Louisiana and Texas state courts and in federal court.
Representative Matters
- DWI / DUI and drug offenses
- Theft, assault, and armed robbery
- Sex offenses and homicide
- Federal criminal matters
- Pre-charge investigations and grand jury proceedings
Attorneys in this practice
Cody J. Vidrine
A dual-licensed Louisiana and Texas trial attorney with a plaintiff personal injury, criminal defense, and first-party insurance practice. Recognized by Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch."
Full profileDustan J. Abshire
A former detective and felony prosecutor whose fifteen years in law enforcement informs a selective practice in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury across Southwest Louisiana.
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