Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Louisiana Criminal Defense Team
At Whiddon Law Office, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and strategic legal representation for individuals facing criminal charges in Louisiana. With over a decade of experience in criminal law, our team prioritizes personal attention, ensuring clients understand their rights and the legal process. Our founder, Keith T. Whiddon, brings expertise from his work as a public defender and in private practice, specializing in DWI defense, expungement, and complex criminal cases.We offer flat-fee pricing for transparency and work tirelessly to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable plea deals while preparing for trial when necessary. Our firms commitment to client education, community involvement, and advocacy has earned recognition from national legal associations and positive testimonials from clients across northern Louisiana.
Services
DWI Defense
Criminal Defense
Felony Expungement
Misdemeanor Expungement
Sex Crime Defense
Felony Theft Defense
Drug Crime Defense
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized attention from experienced Louisiana criminal defense attorneys.
- Our team has handled over 1,000 criminal cases in northern Louisiana.
- We provide free case evaluations and flat-fee pricing for transparency.
- Our attorneys are certified specialists in DUI and criminal law.
- We combine courtroom experience with a commitment to client education.
Associations and certifications
- National College of DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
What people say
Very professional
Make you feel like a priority
Highly recommend
Prompt communication
Knowledgeable attorney
Services
DWI Defense
Our DWI defense attorneys challenge charges related to blood alcohol content, field sobriety tests, and procedural errors. We negotiate reduced penalties, advocate for hardship licenses, and litigate cases in court. With specialized knowledge of Louisiana's DUI laws, we help clients avoid license suspension, fines, and long-term criminal records through strategic defense tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Felony Expungement
We assist clients in removing felony convictions from public records under Louisiana law. Our process includes evaluating eligibility, preparing petitions, and representing clients in court. By leveraging deferred prosecution agreements and statutory requirements, we help individuals regain employment opportunities, housing access, and professional licenses while ensuring compliance with state expungement regulations.
Sex Crime Defense
Our firm defends against serious sex crime allegations including rape, child pornography, and statutory rape. We investigate evidence, challenge forensic results, and protect clients' privacy throughout proceedings. Our strategies address mistaken identity, consent issues, and psychological evaluations while mitigating registration requirements and social stigma associated with sex offender registries in Louisiana.
Criminal Defense
We represent clients facing diverse criminal charges from drug possession to violent crimes. Our defense strategies include evidence suppression, witness interviews, and plea negotiation. We handle cases at all stages from arrest through trial, focusing on minimizing penalties, avoiding incarceration, and preserving clients' rights while maintaining open communication about case developments and options.
Misdemeanor Expungement
We help clients clear misdemeanor convictions through Louisiana's expungement process. Our services include determining eligibility based on conviction dates and criminal history, filing necessary court documents, and ensuring compliance with waiting periods. We specialize in post-probation expungement and deferred prosecution cases to help clients improve employment and housing prospects.
People
Keith T. Whiddon
Attorney & Founder
Keith T. Whiddon is a Louisiana criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience. A former public defender and foster care system advocate, he founded his practice in 2015 after graduating from Mississippi School of Law. Recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 criminal defense attorney, he specializes in DWI defense, expungement, and complex criminal cases while serving as Louisiana's ambassador to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.
Questions
How can expungement help me?
Expungement removes convictions from public records, improving job prospects, housing opportunities, and professional licensing eligibility by preventing employers and landlords from seeing past offenses during background checks.
What penalties are associated with a DWI in Louisiana?
Penalties include fines up to $1,000, license suspension (6 months to 1 year), mandatory substance abuse programs, and potential jail time ranging from 24 hours to 6 months depending on offense severity and prior convictions.
Will a lawyer help me avoid jail?
While no guarantees exist, experienced attorneys can often negotiate reduced charges, probation alternatives, or plea deals that minimize incarceration risks through strategic evidence challenges and sentencing advocacy.
Are drug crimes felonies in Louisiana?
Drug crime severity depends on substance type and quantity. Small marijuana amounts typically constitute misdemeanors, while larger quantities or harder drugs like heroin usually result in felony charges with harsher penalties.
What's the difference between robbery and burglary?
Robbery involves taking property directly from a person through force or intimidation, making it a crime against individuals. Burglary constitutes unlawful entry into buildings/vehicles to commit crimes, classified as property offenses typically without victim confrontation.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases resolve through dismissals or plea deals. Trials occur when negotiations fail or clients reject proposed agreements. Our firm prepares every case for trial while pursuing optimal pre-trial resolutions when possible.
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