Danny Ray Woods, Criminal Defense Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Personal Injury
Baton Rouge, LA
Practicing criminal defense in Baton Rouge since 1984.
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Danny Ray Woods is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Personal Injury. Danny has over 42 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Divorce · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Personal Injury matters from Baton Rouge, LA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Danny Ray Woods: Danny Ray Woods is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Personal Injury. Danny has over 42 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Danny takes on
Danny concentrates on criminal defense, divorce, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danny handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Divorce
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Danny takes criminal defense matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Danny takes divorce matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Danny takes personal injury matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danny agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Danny Ray Woods — criminal defense lawyer in Baton Rouge
Danny Ray Woods is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Personal Injury. Danny has over 42 years of legal experience.
Danny Ray Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, divorce. Danny received a B.S. degree from Grambling State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years. Danny practices in Baton Rouge, LA.
Danny's approach to criminal defense cases
Danny Ray Woods is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, divorce. Danny received a B.S. degree from Grambling State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years. Danny practices in Baton Rouge, LA.
The kind of cases Danny takes
Danny reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, divorce, and personal injury matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southern University
J.D. · 1983
Grambling State University
B.S. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Danny's state bar admissions
Louisiana
1984 · ACTIVE
Danny studied at J.D. in Southern University and B.S. in Grambling State University.
Law school and academic background
Danny completed J.D. in Southern University and B.S. in Grambling State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danny runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Danny Ray Woods's office in Baton Rouge
Danny's primary office is at 412 N 4th St Ste 250, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802-5598. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Danny Ray Woods — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danny usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Danny charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danny's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Danny will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Danny
Danny discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Danny confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Danny's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Danny Ray Woods
How much does it cost to hire Danny for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danny walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Danny offer a free consultation?
Danny charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danny's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Danny's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Danny gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Danny take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?
Danny is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Danny will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Danny?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Danny will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Danny accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Danny's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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