Criminal Defense

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Criminal Law

Protecting the Rights of the Accused

At McGlynn, Glisson & Koch our attorneys provide those accused of crimes with the strong defense necessary to protect their rights within the criminal justice system. Our firm strongly believes that it is the government's responsibility to meet its burden of proof within the limits imposed by the judicial system.

Our criminal lawyers have extensive experience at all levels of state and federal criminal and appellate courts throughout Louisiana and are respected by judges and prosecutors in the criminal system as professional advocates. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about defense against criminal charges, please contact our Baton Rouge office and make arrangements for a complimentary consultation.

Our attorneys provide defense against crimes including:

White collar criminal defense against charges including antitrust, environmental, Medicare / Medicaid fraud, embezzlement, perjury, fraud, money laundering, larceny, wire fraud, mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, theft, forgery, credit card fraud, extortion, internet theft, computer hacking, computer theft and computer fraud

Violent offenses: Criminal defense against charges including assault, battery, burglary, domestic violence, murder, vehicular manslaughter, stalking, manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, arson, carjacking, and hit and run

Drug crimes: Defense against charges including trafficking, distribution, possession, transportation, possession for sale, marijuana cultivation and manufacturing, and involving cocaine, methamphetamine, and unauthorized use of prescription drugs.

Drunk Driving / DWI defense – Lawyers at our firm will work to protect your right to own and operate a vehicle and to protect you from an unnecessary jail sentence and fine.

Our Commitment as Criminal Defense Lawyers

As criminal defense attorneys, we understand that our clients are putting their lives, liberties, and reputations in our hands and take our responsibilities to them very seriously. As your legal counsel, we will work closely with you by explaining and discussing your options and helping you make decisions based on your personal goals and likely outcomes.

Aggressive Trial Representation

Many criminal cases can be resolved through negotiations between an experienced criminal lawyer and a reasonable prosecutor. But not all cases can or should be resolved in that manner. Our lawyers have the experience in pretrial motion practice, suppression hearings, and jury trials to determine when to go to court and how to provide an aggressive and effective defense.

If you are facing criminal charges, it is extremely important that before discussing the situation with anyone, including police, prosecutors, and friends, you seek legal advice. Contact our Baton Rouge firm to make arrangements for a free consultation with a criminal law attorney.

McGlynn, Glisson & Koch, our Baton Rouge personal injury and criminal defense firm, represents clients throughout Southern Louisiana, including those in Lake Charles, Lafayette, New Orleans, along the corridors of I-110, College Drive, and I-12, in communities surrounding Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University, and in cases involving pharmaceutical litigation, nationwide.

McGlynn, Glisson & Koch
340 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: 225-344-3555
Fax: 225-344-3666
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