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28 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Shreveport Legal Advocate for Family, Criminal & Personal Injury Cases
The Law Offices of Mark D. Frederick has provided skilled legal representation in Shreveport, LA for nearly 25 years. Our firm specializes in criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and estate planning, offering tailored solutions to meet clients' unique needs. With extensive experience in local courts, we prioritize meticulous case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and personalized service.Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive prompt communication and honest guidance throughout their legal journey. We focus on achieving favorable outcomes through skilled negotiations, thorough investigations, and persuasive courtroom presentations while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
Estate Planning
Wills and Power of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of legal experience in Shreveport, LA
- Our team provides personalized service with 24/7 availability
- We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with compassionate representation
- Our founder has handled complex cases across multiple legal specialties
- We offer free initial consultations with no upfront fees for personal injury cases
What people say
Best attorney
Aggressively represented
Caring and trustworthy
Protected my interests
Highly recommend
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice provides aggressive representation for clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Louisiana. We handle cases involving drug crimes, DWI/DUI, domestic abuse, sex offenses, and violent crimes. With deep knowledge of state and local laws, we analyze evidence, challenge prosecution weaknesses, and work to minimize penalties or secure dismissals. Our approach combines courtroom experience with personalized strategy development to protect clients' rights and future opportunities.
Family Law
We offer comprehensive family law services addressing divorce, child custody, support modifications, and military divorce cases. Our practice focuses on protecting clients' legal, financial, and emotional interests while prioritizing children's best interests. We handle contested divorces, mediation, adoption proceedings, and post-judgment modifications with compassionate yet assertive representation. Our experience includes complex property division and crafting enforceable custody arrangements that adapt to changing life circumstances.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice advocates for victims of motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice. We help clients obtain immediate medical care while pursuing compensation for accident-related damages. Our services include investigating crash causes, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating catastrophic injury cases involving brain/spinal cord injuries. We work on contingency, ensuring access to justice without upfront costs while aggressively pursuing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, durable powers of attorney, and succession planning. Our practice ensures clients' wishes are legally documented regarding asset distribution and healthcare decisions. We help families create legally binding documents that prevent court-appointed guardianship and minimize family disputes. Our services include drafting customized estate plans that address unique family dynamics, business interests, and long-term care considerations.
DWI Defense
Our specialized DWI defense practice handles alcohol and drug-related driving charges in Louisiana. We challenge chemical test accuracy, police procedure validity, and prosecution evidence to minimize penalties. Our approach combines technical knowledge of breathalyzer calibration with courtroom experience negotiating reduced charges or alternative sentencing. We represent first-time and repeat offenders facing license suspension, fines, and potential incarceration, focusing on preserving driving privileges and employment opportunities.
People
Mark D. Frederick
Attorney & Founder
Mark D. Frederick is a Louisiana attorney with over 25 years of legal experience. He specializes in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases. A Shreveport native, he combines courtroom expertise with personalized service, offering home and hospital visits for injury clients. His practice emphasizes aggressive advocacy and community commitment.
Questions
What areas of law does Mark D. Frederick practice?
Mark D. Frederick practices criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and DWI defense in Shreveport, LA.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
Initial consultations are free for personal injury cases. Other legal matters have standard consultation fees discussed during scheduling.
Do you handle cases outside Shreveport?
We serve clients throughout northwest Louisiana, including Bossier City and surrounding parishes.
What payment options are available?
We offer contingency fees for personal injury cases and traditional hourly billing for other legal services.
How quickly can I get emergency legal help?
Our 24/7 contact line provides immediate assistance for urgent legal matters, including weekend and holiday availability.
Can you help with out-of-state legal issues?
We primarily handle Louisiana cases but can assist with interstate legal matters through appropriate jurisdictional filings.
