Bates and McMillin Attorneys At Law

Specialties

Bates and McMillin is one of the top criminal law firms specializing in legal advice and defense for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in Louisiana. Our office, conveniently located on Front Street in Slidell, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m (Central time).

Criminal defense attorneys James Bates and Rob McMillin provide help and services for legal issues such as DWI Defense, Driver’s License Suspension, Vehicular Homicide, Underage DUI (DWI), and First Degree Negligent Injury.

Our top priority is to secure the best possible outcome: have your drug– or alcohol-​related DWI charges dropped or to receive a not guilty verdict at trial. Our DWI defense lawyers calmly walk you step-​by-​step through the entire process, providing legal counsel, thoroughly answering your questions, and explaining your options and the penalties for DWI charges in Louisiana.

Our experienced attorneys and courteous staff work hard to lessen any DUI consequences including reducing fines, having court appearances waived, protecting your record, and minimizing jail time.

Our attorneys have experience in courtrooms throughout Louisiana with recent cases in Shreveport, Monroe, and Baton Rouge.

Ask us about our flexible payment plans, credit card options, and affordable rates. We provide an initial free attorney consultation to evaluate your DWI alcohol or drug defense. Attorneys James Bates and Rob McMillin are here to help you. Call for your free phone consultation!

History

Established in 1969.

Bates and McMillin in Slidell, Louisiana has over 40 years of legal experience and our DWI defense attorneys competently work with alcohol– and drug-​related DWI (DUI) cases every day.

With our expertise and extensive training in sobriety testing as well as state testing equipment and procedures, we are highly equipped to analyze the details of your case and cross-​examine expert witnesses. The Slidell, Louisiana office in our DWI law firm services clients from anywhere in Louisiana, including greater metro New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and Monroe in Rapides Parish.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert M.

Business Owner

Criminal defense attorney Robert McMillin is a specialist in DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) defense in the State of Louisiana, including the cities of Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, and Baton Rouge. Robert McMillin is a member of the National College of DUI Defense Attorneys, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Slidell Bar Association. He has a proven track record, impeccable reputation, and nationally-​recognized expertise in DWI defense. Robert McMillin, DWI defense lawyer, has advanced training in and understanding of field sobriety breath tests and the procedures and equipment the state uses for blood alcohol testing and the presence of intoxicants. His aggressive defense strategies have one goal: ensure the State of Louisiana fully respects your legal rights under the law and to make this experience as painless as possible for you, whether the charge is for a DUI first offense, wet and reckless driving, DUI hit and run, or DUI child endangerment.