Atty. David Charles Willard

Atty. David Charles Willard

David Charles Willard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, drug crimes and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Charles Willard at a glance

David Charles Willard is a drug crimes, criminal defense, probation, consumer, and appellate attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1992), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Sup (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Charles Willard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, drug crimes and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles Willard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles Willard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Probation & Parole

David Charles Willard is one of 3,330 probation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probation attorneys in Louisiana →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

David Charles Willard is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Louisiana →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David Charles Willard is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Charles Willard

Where is David Charles Willard's law office located?
David Charles Willard's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Charles Willard handle?
David Charles Willard focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, probation, consumer, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David Charles Willard practiced law?
David Charles Willard has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Charles Willard go to law school?
David Charles Willard earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David Charles Willard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of South Florida
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Sup
Admitted: 1993

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