Brent Hawkins
No Party · LA
Lake Charles attorney of more than 20 years leading The Hawkins Law Group. Priorities are applying the law impartially with firm accountability for repeat offenders, and faster case resolution with equal court access parish-wide.
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Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 4 favorable
On 2018-11-21, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal issued its decision in State v. Bishop Slade Dubroc, in which Brent Hawkins represented the defendant-appellant in the appeal.
November 21, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com · researched August 9, 2026
Served as the appeal lawyer for Stetson Gilliam, arguing the evidence was too weak to support his conviction for a felon carrying a gun. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and sent the case back to the trial court for a correction (State v. Gilliam, 14-228).
October 1, 2014Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com · researched August 9, 2026
Represented John Shane Nicosia on appeal through the Louisiana Appellate Project, arguing the trial evidence was too weak to prove aggravated rape. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal rejected that argument and upheld the conviction, sending the case back only to correct the sentencing paperwork.
April 2, 2014Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com · researched August 9, 2026
Served as the appeal lawyer for Shelwin Markise Jones, who was challenging his attempted armed robbery conviction. The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the conviction (case 13-284).
October 9, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com · researched August 9, 2026
Race Brent Hawkins is in:
- Magistrate Judge 14th Judicial District Court · November 3, 2026 · Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Profile last researched August 8, 2026.