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Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Orleans
At DiGiulio Utley, LLC, we have dedicated our practice to providing robust criminal defense representation across New Orleans and surrounding parishes for over two decades. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in defending clients against municipal, state, and federal charges, including drug offenses, DWI/DUI, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients understand every stage of the legal process while leveraging our deep knowledge of local courts and investigative strategies. Our commitment to meticulous case preparation and relentless advocacy has earned recognition from peers and clients alike, including accolades from SuperLawyers and AVVO. We serve clients facing domestic charges, federal investigations, and expungement needs, with a focus on minimizing disruptions to their personal and professional lives.Our team maintains active involvement in legal and nonprofit organizations, reinforcing our dedication to both the law and community impact. By offering 24/7 availability and free case evaluations, we ensure timely intervention to protect clients' rights from the earliest stages of an investigation. Our track record includes successful dismissals, reduced charges, and favorable trial outcomes, supported by collaborations with top-tier legal experts. We specialize in navigating complex federal sentencing guidelines and state-specific statutes, providing transparent communication throughout each case. This combination of experience, strategic defense, and client-centered service defines our approach to criminal defense in Louisiana.
Services
Criminal Defense
Federal Crimes Defense
DWI/DUI Defense
Drug Charges
Expungement Services
White Collar Crimes
Violent Crimes Defense
Theft Crimes
Municipal Code Violations
Professional License Defense
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters.
- Our attorneys have over 23 years of combined criminal defense experience.
- We provide transparent communication throughout every case stage.
- Our team has secured dismissals and reduced charges in complex cases.
- We maintain strong connections within the Louisiana legal system.
What people say
Phenomenal job representing me
Most professional and caring attorney
Simplified the legal process
Went the extra mile
Highly recommended
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers misdemeanor and felony charges in municipal, state, and federal courts. We represent clients facing drug offenses, DWI/DUI, violent crimes, and white-collar fraud. Our attorneys combine trial experience with strategic negotiations to protect clients' rights and achieve dismissals or reduced charges.
Federal Crimes Defense
We defend clients in Louisiana federal courts against drug trafficking, fraud, and conspiracy charges. Our team challenges evidence admissibility, navigates sentencing guidelines, and provides pre-indictment representation. We work with investigators to build defenses for complex federal cases involving wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and RICO violations.
DWI/DUI Defense
Our DWI defense includes challenging blood alcohol evidence and administrative license suspensions. We represent clients in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, focusing on preserving driving privileges and minimizing criminal penalties. Our strategies address first-time offenses, repeat violations, and commercial driver license protections.
Drug Charges
We handle state and federal drug cases including possession, trafficking, and prescription fraud. Our defense examines search legality and evidence handling to suppress improperly obtained materials. We represent clients facing charges for marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioid-related offenses across Louisiana courts.
Expungement Services
Our expungement practice helps clients clear criminal records to improve employment opportunities. We handle misdemeanor and felony expungements in state and municipal courts, guiding clients through eligibility requirements and petition processes to remove past charges from public records.
People
Dylan C. Utley
Attorney
Dylan Utley has over 23 years of experience defending clients against criminal charges. He focuses on personalized representation for drug offenses, DWI/DUI, and federal crimes. His work includes pre-indictment investigations and trial advocacy.
Ariel K. DiGiulio
Managing Partner
Ariel DiGiulio co-leads the firm's criminal defense practice. She represents clients in state and federal courts, handling cases involving violent crimes, white-collar offenses, and professional license defense. Her approach emphasizes client communication and strategic negotiations.
Questions
What areas do you serve for criminal defense cases?
We serve Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and surrounding Louisiana areas.
Do you handle federal criminal cases?
Yes, we defend clients in Louisiana federal courts for drug crimes, fraud, and other federal offenses.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our attorneys are available 24/7 for urgent legal consultations and case evaluations.
What types of DWI cases do you handle?
We defend all DWI charges including first-time offenses, repeat violations, and commercial driver license issues.
Can you help with criminal record expungement?
Yes, we assist clients in sealing eligible criminal records to improve employment and housing opportunities.
How much experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 23 years of combined experience in criminal defense and related legal matters.
