Criminal Defense
When your freedom is on the line, you need a steady hand and a clear plan. We defend against the full range of felony and misdemeanor charges across Louisiana.
Discuss your caseShreveport · Louisiana
A steady hand when the stakes are highest.
I'm A.J. Hodges. I help good people in Northwest Louisiana get through criminal charges, DWI arrests, gun cases, and white-collar investigations — with the kind of honest, plain-spoken counsel you'd expect from a neighbor.
Former Prosecutor · Board Certified DWI Defense · 25+ Years in the Courtroom
A note from A.J.
You're not a case file. You're a person who deserves a fair shake.
I've spent my career in Louisiana courtrooms — on both sides of the aisle. I know how prosecutors build their cases, and I know where those cases break. More importantly, I know that the moment you call me, you need a calm, straight answer, not a sales pitch. That's what you'll get.
What I do
Focused on the cases that matter most.
DWI Defense
Board-certified DWI defense. We scrutinize the stop, the field sobriety tests, and the breath machine so the State has to prove its case to the letter of the law.
Discuss your caseGun & Your Constitutional Rights
Louisiana has strong firearm traditions — and complicated gun laws. We protect your Second Amendment rights when they are threatened by a charge or a seizure.
Discuss your caseFraud & White-Collar Crimes
Wire fraud, embezzlement, public corruption, federal investigations. Quiet, careful, and thorough representation when the government comes calling.
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Beyond the courtroom
Same guy, in and out of the office.
When I'm not in court, I'm on the boat, in the kitchen, or out with the dogs. I'm a Louisianan through and through, and most of my clients are, too. That's why this practice feels like an extension of my own living room — because the kind of people I represent are the kind I'd sit down and have coffee with.
More about A.J.Where to find me
Offices across Northwest Louisiana.
Get in touch
Pick up the phone. We'll talk it through.
Most days I'm on a call within an hour. No intake forms, no call centers, no runaround. Just a direct conversation about what you're up against.
Send a confidential message
Tell me a little about your situation. I'll get back to you personally.