Barkemeyer Law Firm - DWI Lawyers - Lake Charles, LA
DWI Lawyers in Lake Charles, LA
1639 Ryan Street Suite 200 Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lake Charles DWI Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- DWI 80%
- Traffic Violations 20%
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
We are a DWI defense law firm in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Our focus every day is defending clients charged with DWI and DUI in Calcasieu Parish and all areas of Louisiana. Our attorneys defend clients for all types of DWI charges, including misdemeanor DWI and felony DWI. Our goal is always to keep you out of jail, protect your driving privileges, and minimize the damage to your criminal record. Our services include helping DWI clients regarding their driver’s license, license suspensions, temporary license, hardship license, Administrative Hearings, DMV issues, article 894, diversion programs, CDL drivers, insurance issues, professional license issues, employment issues, out-of-state licenses, expungements of DWI charges, child endangerment, felony DWI, DWI while boating, DUI with drugs, DWI with accident, bench warrant for DWI, failure to appear, hit and run, vehicular negligent injuring, reckless driving, careless operation, resisting an officer, flight from an officer, and any other issue relating to a DWI charge.
Published Works
Articles
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DWI: Practical Information for the Accused and Attorneys in Louisiana, Amazon, 2023
Carl Barkemeyer wrote the published book on DWI: Practical Information for the Accused and Attorneys in Louisiana. He regularly gives lectures and advice to other attorneys regarding how to successfully defend clients for DWI.
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Barkemeyer Law Firm - DWI Lawyers
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2025They make everything simple and straight to the point. They did a great job handling my case. Highly recommend them.
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Verified ClientConsulted Law firm 2025Barkemeyer Law Firm was extremely professional and supportive. They explained everything clearly and made the whole process much less stressful. I felt confident knowing my case was in good hands, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable DWI lawyer in Lake Charles.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2025I had a really positive experience with Barkemeyer Law Firm. Getting a DUI was something I never thought would happen to me, and I was completely lost on what to do next. A friend recommended this firm, and I’m so glad I reached out. They were professional, non-judgmental, and extremely knowledgeable. They took my case seriously and kept me in the loop throughout the whole process. In the end, they were able to get the case dismissed, and I got a second chance. I can’t thank them enough and would 100% recommend them to anyone needing legal help.
Contact
1639 Ryan Street
Suite 200
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: 337-564-3121
Email: Send a message
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https://attorneycarl.com/locations/lake-charles/
(Lake Charles DWI Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney)
- https://www.attorneycarl.com/blog/ (Louisiana Criminal Lawyer Blog)
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Appointments:Weekday
Additional Louisiana Locations
Lafayette, LA (71.4 miles)
625 St. John Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-761-3121
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Baton Rouge, LA (Main Office, 127.2 miles)
8550 United Plaza Boulevard
Ste 702
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-964-6720
Email: Send a message
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Shreveport, LA (160.6 miles)
668 Jordan Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-716-3441
Email: Send a message
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Monroe, LA (173 miles)
1500 N. 19th Street
Suite 23
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-460-5151
Email: Send a message
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Covington, LA (187.1 miles)
810 N. Columbia Street
Suite B
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-888-0009
Email: Send a message
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Appointments: Weekday
New Orleans, LA (187.8 miles)
422 S. Broad Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-226-2299
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