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Michael Reese Davis

Michael Reese Davis is the Founder of Hymel Davis & Petersen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has 39 years of experience in civil litigation and criminal defense. Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1986, he is a graduate of Tulane University School of Law. Michael is known for his steady judgment and long record of complex case work. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has earned recognitions such as an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and selection as a Super Lawyer.

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Traffic stop leads to discovery of $825,000 stash of heroin
May 09
Traffic stop leads to discovery of $825,000 [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Routine Louisiana traffic stops commonly involve little more…

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Two arrested for possession of child pornography
Jun 30
Two arrested for possession of child pornography
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

Possession of pornographic images of children under the…

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Rape conviction reversed after 45 years in prison
Jun 30
Rape conviction reversed after 45 years in [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

The conviction of a man for rape was…

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Robbery suspect arrested 5 days after release from prison
Sep 23
Robbery suspect arrested 5 days after release [...]
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Last Modified on Sep 23, 2026

Louisiana’s legislature has been revising the state’s criminal…

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Prostitution sting leads to 57 arrests in Shreveport
Jun 30
Prostitution sting leads to 57 arrests in [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

The Shreveport Police Department announced that 57 persons…

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Brother and sister charged with three murders
Jun 30
Brother and sister charged with three murders
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

On October 18, 2017, officers from the Rapides…

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