FROM BRIAN WILLIAMS
Why I focus on these cases
I concentrate my legal practice on DUI/DWI, domestic violence defense, and custody. That focus keeps my preparation centered on the evidence, deadlines, and court procedures that recur in these cases.
I have personally faced false domestic violence accusations and been denied contact with my own children. Those experiences helped shape my decision to represent men facing criminal accusations and fathers working to protect their relationship with their children.
For each client, my work begins with the facts and the applicable law. In domestic violence cases, that means representation from investigation through trial. In custody matters, it means careful attention to the court order, the parent-child relationship, and the child’s needs.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE
Why early defense matters
An arrest and the filing of formal charges are different steps. Early representation can give counsel an opportunity to review the allegations, seek preservation of evidence, and present relevant information before a charging decision.
When the facts support it, counsel can ask the prosecutor to decline charges. That is a request, not a guaranteed result. Louisiana law gives the district attorney control over whom, when, and how to prosecute.
Have arrest papers, bond conditions, any protective order, and relevant records ready. Do not wait for the first court date to discuss your options.
Source: Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 61CUSTODY & FATHERS’ RIGHTS
Fathers: what to record when visits are denied
If your time with your child is being blocked, start with the current order. Keep a dated record of scheduled visits, attempted exchanges, missed calls, and the responses you received. Preserve original messages rather than relying only on a summary.
Specific events help counsel assess interference with parenting time and concerns about parental alienation. Record what happened without adding a diagnosis or asking your child to take sides.
Louisiana custody decisions focus on the child’s best interest. Bring the order, a short timeline, and the underlying records so the discussion can focus on the facts and available remedies.
Source: Louisiana Civil Code, Article 134REMOTE ONLINE NOTARY
Check the document before booking
Remote notarization uses a live audio-video session, identity verification, and a compliant technology platform.
Before booking, confirm that the document is eligible, that its recipient will accept remote notarization, and what identification and technology are needed. Do not sign ahead of the appointment unless instructed.
Louisiana requires separate approval for a notary to perform remote online notarizations. Call to confirm service availability, document requirements, and fees before arranging a session.
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State, RON requirements
