Atty. Joseph B Cockrell

Atty. Joseph B Cockrell

Joseph B Cockrell is a lawyer practicing dui / dwi, criminal defense, personal injury. Joseph has been licensed for 35 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Joseph B Cockrell at a glance

Joseph B Cockrell is a dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991) and Louisiana (1993). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Joseph B Cockrell is a lawyer practicing dui / dwi, criminal defense, personal injury
  • Joseph has been licensed for 35 years
  • Joseph practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B Cockrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B Cockrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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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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Where is Joseph B Cockrell's law office located?
Joseph B Cockrell's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B Cockrell handle?
Joseph B Cockrell focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Joseph B Cockrell practiced law?
Joseph B Cockrell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
Louisiana
Admitted: 1993

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