David E. Stanley

A Trial Lawyer, Not a Volume Practice

Some firms measure themselves by how many cases they take. This practice measures itself by how few. David tries cases, and every case he accepts is prepared as if it will be tried, because prosecutors treat a defense differently when they know the lawyer across the table is ready for a courtroom.

Selective by Design

David accepts a limited number of serious felony matters at a time so that each one receives his full preparation and attention. If your case is not the kind of matter this practice is built for, he will tell you so and point you in the right direction.

Direct Representation

When you retain David E. Stanley, you get David E. Stanley. He returns the calls, builds the strategy, negotiates with the prosecution, and stands next to you in court.

Background

David was born, raised, and educated in Baton Rouge. He earned an accounting degree from Louisiana State University in 1979 and his Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU in 1983. He is admitted before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the federal district courts across Louisiana, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and every Louisiana appellate and district court. He has argued and won cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit.

Recognition

David holds the AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard for legal ability and professional ethics. His peer recognitions include The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, selection by the American Society of Legal Advocates among Louisiana criminal defense lawyers, Lifetime Charter Membership in Best Attorneys of America, and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award.

Away From the Office

David is a husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife Debbie have four children and five grandchildren. He is an avid LSU sports fan, plays piano and guitar, and enjoys saltwater fishing, duck hunting, outdoor cooking, and traveling with his family.