Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hammond | 2 available

Firm: Brett K. Duncan & Co.

201 N.W. Railroad Ave , Hammond , Louisiana 70401

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Estate Planning, Insurance , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Property , Wills, Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Brett Keller Duncan, a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, is an accomplished attorney and an elected member of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. His journey began after graduating from Hammond High, when he joined the Louisiana Army National Guard, serving for ten years with the 205th Engineer Battalion and participating in "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan. Brett's pride in his community was evident when he initiated a project for Hammond to "Adopt" three Afghan villages, reflecting his deep commitment to service. He has received several military accolades, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Louisiana War Cross. Brett graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was actively involved in student leadership and received the Lieu Award for academic excellence. He later earned his Juris Doctor from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center and established a law practice dedicated to helping families navigate legal challenges. In addition to his private practice, Brett has represented over 1,000 abused and neglected children. He is an active community volunteer and is married to Regina M. Lamb, with whom he has two children, Kendall and Robert.

Firm: Attorney at Law

100 W Robert St , Hammond , Louisiana 70401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Nicholas J. Muscarello, Jr. was born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana.  A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School and Southeastern Louisiana University.  He received his juris doctorate from Southern University Law Center.. Nicholas wanted to seek out the place where he could get the most trial experience and he was immediately hired by the Indigent Defender Board for the Twenty First Judicial District which encompasses Tangipahoa Parish, Livingston Parish and St. Helena Parish.  At that time he defended hundreds of cases and tried multiple jury trials to their conclusion.  Upon leaving the Indigent Defender Board he went into private practice, where his practice areas include Criminal Defense Law, Personal Injury Law and Family Law.  In addition to his private practice he currently represents the Village of Tickfaw as a prosecutor.. Mr. Muscarello's expertise at the trial level has aided him greatly in his civil practice.  His goal is to keep the client informed at every step of their case, and even take the matter to trial in order to achieve the best result for the client.