Walter Marshall Sanchez

Open for Business
Walter Marshall Sanchez: Attorney with Sanchez Burke, L.L.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Selected by his peers for inclusion in La. Super Lawyers®, 2007 – 2018 Editions, in Criminal Defense ; The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2007 – 2018 Editions, in Family Law and 2011 – 2018 Editions, in DWI Defense; Selected Best Lawyers’ Lake Charles Family Attorney of the Year, 2015; Top Lawyers in Acadiana, Acadiana Profile Magazine , White Collar Criminal Law (2014 – 18), Family Law (2014 – 17), Non-White Collar (2018); Justice Albert Tate, Jr. Award, La. Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2007; Phi Delta Phi. First Place, Flory Trial Moot Court Competition, 1984. Faculty Member & Section Leader, LSU School of Law Trial Advocacy Training Program, 1993 –. Chair, Indigent Defender Bd., 14th Judicial District Court, 1988-1996. Appointed by Supreme Court, La. Indigent Defender Bd. (Vice-Chair, 1994-1996). Member, La. Indigent Defense Assistance Bd., 2004 – 2007; La. Public Defender Bd., 2007 – 2009. Appointed as needed by Supreme Court, Judge Pro Tempore, Sulphur City Court, 1999 –; Lake Charles City Court, 2013–. Member, La. Law Institute Comm. on Fault in Divorce, 1998–2001. Member, La. Judicial Council, Family Court Rules Comm., 2009 –. Commissioner, Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (2009 – 17; Vice-President 2010 – 2011; President 2011 – 12). Member, La. Bd. of Intn’l Commerce, 2013 – 16. Member, American Mensa, Ltd., 1976 –.

Louisiana Bar Foundation.
See more ›

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Family Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Professional Discipline
  • Sex Crimes
  • Homicide
  • Child Custody
  • Felonies
  • Professional Licensing
  • Interstate Child Custody
  • Drug Crimes
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana State University, B.S., 1981
Law School Attended:
Louisiana State University, J.D., 1984
Year of First Admission:
1984
Admission:
2017, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1984, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana; 2018, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court; 1984, Louisiana
Memberships:
Louisiana State (Assistant Examiner, Committee on Bar Admissions, 1992-2004, Family Law Advisory Commission, 2003-2006; Board of Governors, 2006-2008), Southwest Louisiana (President, 2009) and American Bar Associations; Hearing Committee Chair, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (2004-2009), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Legislative Chair, 1990-1995, 2002-2008; President, 1998).
Birth Information:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, July 3, 1959
Reported Cases:
Jones v. Jones, 99-35 (La. App. 3rd Cir., 1999), 747 So.2d 94; State v. Cross, 93-KA-1189 (La. 6/30/95), 658 So.2d 683. Fastabend v. Fastabend, 606 So.2d 794 (La. App. 3rd Cir., 1992); Hernandez v. Hernandez, 640 So. 2d 818 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 1994); State in the Interest of D.W., 865 So. 2d 25 (La. 2004); Black v. Simms, 12 So. 3d 1140 (La. App. 3rd Cir., 2009).
Certifications:
Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, 1995 - .
ISLN:
904061589

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$275 - $350/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (45 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/24/19 in Family Law

    Local expert on family law with a unique ability to craft solutions. His practice is diverse with a group of fine young lawyers assisting him.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/25/19 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Sanchez is one of the great lawyers in Lake Charles today. This community is lucky to have him. He treats all people - his own clients, his own staff, opposing counsel, opposing parties, the court - with respect and is a thoughtful attorney.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/30/19 in Criminal Law

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Attorney on 08/17/19 in Family Law

    Very knowledgeable about and effective in the legislative process. He was aide to a state senator before becoming an attorney, and he has continued to be active testifying to legislative committees and maintaining personal contact with his own delega... Read more

    Read more
    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/22/19 in Litigation

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/22/19 in Criminal Law

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/22/19 in Family Law

    Walt Sanchez exhibits the absolute highest standard of our profession. A phenomenal trial attorney, counselor, and person.

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/22/19 in Civil Litigation

    Outstanding lawyer

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 07/22/19 in Family Law

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/19/19 in Civil Litigation

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Other Legal Directories

Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Excellent Defense Attorney, very skilled and respected in courtroom, especially in Dwi defense. Mr. Sanchez is definitely the attorney you need for aggressive serious criminal defense representation!

See more

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Contact Walter Marshall Sanchez

Contact Information:

337-485-4247  Phone

337-433-4430  Fax

www.waltsanchez.com

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.