No matter what your situation may be, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.  You’ve landed at the online home of NOLA Criminal Law. I am attorney Townsend Myers, and I am here to answer your questions and help you solve your problem.

My goal is simple. To provide honest, straightforward answers to your criminal law questions, and give you an objective legal opinion regarding your case. Most importantly, I am here to help you through a difficult time; to guide you through the often uncomfortable journey into (and out of) the criminal justice system.

Having practiced criminal defense law for over fifteen years, there’s not much people can get arrested for that I haven’t already seen and dealt with firsthand. Therefore, I can tell you a few things for certain:

1) Your case can be handled. This is not the first time I’ve helped someone get out of jail/expunge a conviction/get their drivers license back.

2) It will be okay. Though this may feel like the end of the world, you can–and will–get through it. Promise.

3) You’re hopefully not going (back) to jail. The overall legal outcome is not likely to be as dire as you might think.

4) You don’t have to do this on your own. In fact, I strongly encourage you NOT to attempt handling your case by yourself. A capable, experienced attorney will not only speed up the process, but also ensure your situation is handled correctly, thoroughly, and permanently the first time around.

NOLA Criminal Law specializes in capable, honest, non-judgmental legal representation to make this difficult time as easy as possible on you and your loved ones. You will get through this, and I can help. Call 504.237.5245 today for a free case evaluation.

I began the practice of law in 1993 with a promise to myself that I would offer my clients an unparalleled personal, professional approach to criminal defense. My commitment to Honesty, Availability, Service, and Experience is the reason my practice has grown into what it is today.

Please call now. The longer you wait, the greater the consequences will be. An arrest, criminal charge or conviction is a serious issue, but it doesn’t have to ruin your life. You can reach me, Townsend Myers, via phone, text message, Facebook, Twitter or email. Don’t wait. Take action right away. You’ll be glad that you did.

LET ME HELP YOU SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.

In Louisiana there are several ways to go about posting bond:

• In Louisiana lawyers are allowed to request PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE releases for their clients from judges and other elected officials for specified non-violent offenses. Most typical non-violent cases you will be inquiring about fall into this category. So it is quite possible that I can help you get your friend or loved one out of jail without needing to involve a bail bondsman or other surety agent. This can help save substantial time and money.
• You can post the entire amount of the bond in cash with the court. This, not surprisingly, is know as a CASH BOND. At the conclusion of the case, you will have the entire amount of the bond you posted refunded to you.
• You can contact a licensed bail bondsman to post a COMMERCIAL SURETY BOND, more commonly known as a bail bond. This service is helpful if you cannot afford to post the entire amount of the bond in cash. For a fee (usually around 13% of the total bond), a bail bondsman will post the total amount of the bond for you. This fee is non-refundable.

The possibility of obtaining an unsecured personal recognizance bond can be especially helpful for arrested individuals who live out of state (students, tourists, business people, convention goers, etc.), as  in many cases the standard practice of commercial bonding is limited to people with substantial ties to the area. That is, if you are not from the New Orleans area most bail bond companies will not offer to bond you out of jail. That means that in many cases your only option would be to post the full cash bond, which can be prohibitively expensive, unless you secure the services of a lawyer.

Call or text me at (504)237-5245, or email me using one of the contact forms on this website. I promise you will hear from me immediately, especially if you indicate that the matter involves someone who is currently incarcerated.

It is important to get a qualified criminal defense attorney involved as soon as possible after arrest to help protect the rights of the arrested person, as well as to help friends and family navigate the complexities of post-arrest court proceedings and the procedures associated with posting bail.