Atty. William L. Goode

Atty. William L. Goode

United States Magistrate Judge, Lafayette-Opelousas Division, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, 1980-1983.

Lafayette Lafayette 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Goode at a glance

William L. Goode is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at The Goode Law Firm A Professional Law Corporation. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972) and Texas (Inactive) Louisiana Federal Courts: U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Distric (2001). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1971) and Texas A & M University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Louisiana Association for Justice American Association for Justice Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit Louisiana State Bar Association Texas State Bar Association Lafayette Bar Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • United States Magistrate Judge, Lafayette-Opelousas Division, U.S
  • District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, 1980-1983
  • Assistant U.S
  • Attorney, U.S
  • District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1977-1980
  • Chief of Criminal Section, 1979-1980
  • Assistant District Attorney, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, 1974-1977
  • Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Louisiana, 1990-2003

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Goode's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William L. Goode handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Goode

Where is William L. Goode's law office located?
William L. Goode's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is The Goode Law Firm A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Goode handle?
William L. Goode focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William L. Goode practiced law?
William L. Goode has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William L. Goode go to law school?
William L. Goode earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William L. Goode for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William L. Goode received?
William L. Goode's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1971
B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1972
Texas (Inactive) Louisiana Federal Courts: U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Distric
Admitted: 2001

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