Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP - Shreveport, LA

Aggressive Criminal Defense and Dedicated Family Law Advocacy

When you are facing serious criminal charges or navigating the emotional trials of a family law dispute, the legal team you choose can dramatically impact your future. Operating out of their historic downtown office on Milam Street in Shreveport, Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP is a premier Louisiana litigation firm. By specializing in aggressive criminal defense and comprehensive family law representation, the firm's partners protect their clients' rights, freedom, and family structures during their most vulnerable moments.

Led by founding partner Peter Flowers, a highly decorated trial attorney with over 43 years of licensed courtroom experience, the firm is prepared to handle everything from complex federal drug conspiracies and violent offenses to sensitive custody and divorce negotiations. If you urgently need to hire a criminal defense lawyer or find a divorce attorney who will relentlessly advocate for your interests, Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP provides the high-caliber representation and strategic preparation required to achieve favorable results.

Targeted Criminal Defense and Domestic Practice Areas

The attorneys at Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP divide their legal practice into targeted groups designed to address highly interwoven legal issues. Key practice areas include:

• Criminal Defense Litigation: Providing robust defense in city, state, and federal courts. The firm handles all major offenses including felony drug charges, violent crimes, homicide, sex offenses, internet fraud, and weapon charges.
• DUI and DWI Defense: Protecting drivers from suspended licenses, heavy fines, and jail time by meticulously analyzing police stops, blood-alcohol testing procedures, and arrest records.
• Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders: Representing clients in both criminal domestic abuse defense and civil protective order hearings, understanding the heavy impact these cases have on parental rights.
• Divorce and Family Law: Guiding clients through the complex terrain of legal separation, community property division, child support calculations, and spousal alimony.
• Child Custody and Juvenile Matters: Crafting strategic custody agreements that prioritize the best interests of your children, and protecting minors facing charges in juvenile court.
• Expungements: Assisting eligible individuals in clearing their criminal records to restore their civil liberties, employment opportunities, and peace of mind.

Award-Winning Courtroom Excellence in Northwest Louisiana

Founding attorney Peter Flowers is a highly respected figure in the Louisiana legal community. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University and the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, he has spent over four decades trial-testing defenses for clients in Louisiana and before the United States Supreme Court. His remarkable track record has earned him prestigious recognition as one of the Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, alongside the coveted Client's Choice Award from Avvo. For more than ten years, he has also served the legal profession by grading the criminal law section of the Louisiana State Bar Association exam.

To accommodate clients during high-stress times, Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP offers free initial consultations for prospective criminal defense and personal injury clients. They accept all major credit cards and offer flexible payment arrangements. If you are facing legal distress in Shreveport or Bossier City, contact the downtown office of Flowers, Long & Hatch, LLP to secure an elite legal defense.