Tara Hawkins | Lake Charles Criminal Defense Lawyer

At HAWKINS LEGAL, principal attorney Tara Bell Hawkins, offers experienced and aggressive representation for people facing serious criminal charges, family law disputes, and traffic and accident cases in Louisiana.  Hawkins is a former senior felony prosecutor and is widely-recognized as a skilled trial lawyer and effective negotiator. The clients at Hawkins Legal receive prompt and personal contact with Attorney Hawkins and her team, and are kept informed about each step of the process as they are smoothly guided through the system.  Clients at Hawkins Legal are never treated as case numbers, but always receive priority treatment:  

"When clients hire me to stand with them, I become their advocate and their voice.  I understand what is often at stake-- the loss of jobs, reputations, property, family, and  freedom.  So, each client and each case is personal. I never give up or give in."  

--Tara Bell Hawkins

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Founder | Principal Owner	Hawkins Legal	Lake Charles, LA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Tulane University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1997
Jackson State University	Bachelors	Business Administration	1994

State / Court	Date
Louisiana	1997

• Member | Louisiana State Bar Association
  Member | Southwest Louisiana Bar Association

• Peer Reviewed | Martindale-Hubbell

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1997) Licensed as Attorney in Louisiana. Verified with Louisiana State Bar Association.	December 10, 2020

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