Business Details
Your Trusted Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Team
Founded by veteran and former law enforcement officer Tommy Dewey, Dewey & Braud Law brings together military service values and legal expertise to safeguard clients' rights. With over 25 combined years of experience, our Baton Rouge-based team combines duty, integrity, and protection to deliver strategic defense strategies. We leverage dual perspectives from both sides of the law to craft powerful defenses while maintaining a client-centric approach with transparent communication.Our streamlined process includes online document tracking for case transparency. Recognized for excellence through awards and accolades, we prioritize clear guidance and unvarnished truth throughout legal proceedings.
Services
DWI Defense
Felony DWI Defense
Criminal Defense
Expungement Services
Personal Injury Representation
Domestic Violence Defense
Drug Crime Defense
Sex Crime Defense
Violent Crime Defense
Civil Service Defense
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined experience in criminal defense
- Our team includes former law enforcement and military personnel
- We implement a dual perspective defense strategy
- Our firm maintains a client-centric approach with transparent communication
- We provide streamlined case management with online document tracking
Associations and certifications
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Avvo Clients Choice Award
What people say
Impressed with professionalism
Phenomenal law firm
NOT guilty verdict
Dedication and diligence
Unwavering fight for justice
Services
DWI Defense
Our DWI defense practice combines specialized training in sobriety testing with deep understanding of Louisiana's complex DUI laws. We challenge evidence admissibility and breathalyzer accuracy while developing strategic defenses tailored to each case. Our attorneys' certifications and membership in DUI defense organizations ensure comprehensive representation for both commercial and private drivers.
Felony DWI Defense
We handle third-offense DWI cases and vehicular homicide charges with aggressive representation. Our team challenges mandatory minimum sentences and license suspensions while exploring expungement possibilities. With experience in high-stakes felony negotiations and trials, we protect clients' driving privileges and freedom through strategic defense planning.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense covers violent crimes, drug offenses, and domestic violence cases. We combine courtroom experience with investigative resources to challenge evidence and negotiate plea bargains. The firm's law enforcement background informs strategic defense planning while maintaining constitutional protections throughout proceedings.
Expungement Services
We help clients clear criminal records through Louisiana's expungement process. Our services include eligibility assessments, petition preparation, and post-expungement follow-up with record-keeping agencies. We specialize in complex cases involving multiple offenses and post-pardon record clean-up.
Personal Injury Representation
We represent injury victims in auto and truck accident cases, challenging insurance company settlement offers. Our team documents damages, proves negligence, and pursues compensation for medical expenses and lost wages while navigating Louisiana's one-year statute of limitations.
People
A. Thomas Dewey
Partner Attorney
Admitted to practice in 2007, Tommy Dewey has represented clients in thousands of cases. A former law enforcement officer, he combines military discipline with legal expertise. Certified in sobriety testing by NHTSA, he brings unique insights to DWI defense cases.
Hallye C. Braud
Partner Attorney
Practicing since 2012, Hallye Braud specializes in DWI defense with experience in over 500 license revocation hearings. A member of national DUI defense organizations, she combines trial experience with client-focused communication to achieve favorable outcomes in complex cases.
Questions
Why do I need a criminal defense attorney?
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights, navigates complex legal procedures, and develops defense strategies to reduce or dismiss charges while ensuring fair treatment in court.
What should I do if I am arrested?
Remain calm, avoid making statements, and immediately request an attorney. Contact our firm to begin building your defense strategy while preserving your legal rights.
What are the penalties for a DWI in Baton Rouge?
Penalties include fines ($300-$5,000), jail time (10 days-30 years), license suspension (1-4 years), and mandatory community service depending on offense severity and prior convictions.
Can a felony DWI be expunged?
Certain non-violent felony DWIs may qualify for expungement after completing sentences and meeting statutory waiting periods, though violent offenses typically remain on records permanently.
What should I expect during a criminal trial?
Our attorneys will challenge evidence admissibility, present defense arguments, and protect your constitutional rights throughout the trial process while negotiating potential plea bargains.
How can you help with personal injury claims?
We document damages, prove negligence, and negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related losses.
