William Goode | Lafayette Criminal Defense Lawyer

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About William

With over forty-seven (47) years of legal experience, including having been a United States Magistrate Judge, as well as a Federal and State Criminal Prosecutor, in addition to many years in private practice, William L. Goode is able to provide competent and thoughtful, but assertive, legal services in federal, state, and local courts. Mr. Goode is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, as well as Texas, and can practice law in most other jurisdictions on a pro hac vice basis.

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Experience

Owner | Member

The Goode Law Firm, A P.L.C.

Present

Lafayette, LA

Special Assistant Attorney General

State of Louisiana

1990-2003

U.S. Magistrate Judge

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

1980-1983

Assistant U.S. Attorney

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

1977-1980

Assistant District Attorney

1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana

1974-1977

Shreveport, Louisiana

Admission

Verified Texas

2001

Verified Louisiana

1972

Education

Texas A&M University

Bachelors

1968

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | Lafayette Bar Association
  • Member | Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Member | Texas State Bar Association
  • Member | Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit
  • Member | LA Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member | National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member | LA Association for Justice
  • Member | American Association for Justice
  • Member | National College for DUI Defense
  • Member | American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Honors / Awards
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
    2013-2020
  • Honorable Discharge | USAR Armor - Captain

Founded 1986

The Goode Law Firm, A P.L.C. Highlights

Accident & Injury, Criminal, Personal Injury, Car Accident

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English