Attorney in New Orleans

Mark A. Vicknair, Attorney at Law has successfully litigated thousands of cases throughout southeastern Louisiana over the last 20 years. His extensive legal education and practical experience mean that he understands the seriousness of your case and the pain and suffering you are experiencing. Mr. Vicknair will work hard to get you the best possible results.

Criminal Defense

Our office can provide you with experienced criminal representation. Mark A. Vicknair, Attorney at Law is a seasoned criminal defense attorney, as well as a former prosecutor for Orleans Parish. He has handled over 40,000 cases ranging from simple possession of marijuana to murder. From 1995 to 2005, Mr. Vicknair had a criminal practice as an Orleans Parish public defender. Now, in private practice, he has continued his successful representation of those charged with criminal offenses from arrest through plea bargain or verdict. He handles all types of criminal cases, including murder charges and all levels of drug-related offenses.

University Disciplinary Proceedings

College disciplinary hearings are different than criminal court proceedings, but they can have just as severe of consequences. The inexperience of the students and faculty members responsible for conducting the hearings can result in rules being slanted against the accused student. Mr. Vicknair is one of the only attorneys in this area that has extensive experience in these types of proceedings having handled matters at Tulane University, Loyola University, Xavier University, and LSU. You may not realize how important it is to have attorney representation in a university disciplinary case, but the potential impact on a companion criminal case, as well as future educational and employment opportunities, makes representation a necessity.

You have a right to legal counsel when being incriminated by an academic body. Don't endanger your academic or professional career.

DWI and DUI

When you have been arrested for a DWI or a DUI, you need an experienced attorney to represent you. The penalties for these infractions can be severe, including loss of driving privileges, fines, and jail time.

Mark A. Vicknair, Attorney at Law has years of experience appearing on behalf of clients in traffic court where he knows the rules, knows the court personnel, and knows the system inside and out.

Municipal Court

From 2008 to 2012, Mr. Vicknair was an Orleans Parish Municipal Court Prosecutor and headed the domestic violence prosecution division. He has extensive experience in municipal court representing people charged with offenses as varied as simple battery, public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana, and disturbing the peace.

Civil Cases

Mr. Vicknair has recovered millions of dollars for his clients in cases against major corporations, insurance companies, and local businesses. He will guide you through the process from initial filings to final resolution, and will fight for you if the case has to go to trial.

In his private practice, Mark A. Vicknair, Attorney at Law has managed hundreds of criminal, traffic, and DWI/DUI cases all over southeast Louisiana. With your free consultation, you gain access to one of the most prolific attorneys in the area. When facing any type of criminal charge, finding legal counsel should be your priority. Our team is committed to the presumption of innocence and justice for all.

Contact our office for a free consultation today.