Ansel M Stroud III, Criminal Defense Attorney in Shreveport, Louisiana

Ansel concentrates on criminal defense, insurance, medical malpractice, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ansel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Insurance

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Product Liability

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Ansel's primary office is at 10019 Winding Ridge Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71106-7685. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ansel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ansel 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Ansel for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ansel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ansel offer a free consultation?

  Ansel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ansel's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Ansel'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. Ansel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ansel take my case if I'm outside Shreveport?

  Ansel 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 — Ansel 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 Ansel?

  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. Ansel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ansel accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Ansel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.