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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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Three Louisiana men arrested on child pornography charges
Jun 30
Three Louisiana men arrested on child pornography [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

Three male residents of South Louisiana have been…

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Tennessee’s most-wanted criminal arrested in Louisiana
May 09
Tennessee’s most-wanted criminal arrested in Louisiana
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Louisiana and her neighboring states often cooperate in…

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Baton Rouge woman charged with bilking state out of $120,000
Oct 29
Baton Rouge woman charged with bilking state [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Income tax preparers are motivated by the drive…

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Louisiana arrest may lead to downfall of casino theft ring
Jun 30
Louisiana arrest may lead to downfall of [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

State Police recently arrested a man at Louis…

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Experts clash on question of mother’s sanity during killings
Aug 10
Experts clash on question of mother’s sanity [...]
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Last Modified on Aug 10, 2026

Louisiana’s insanity defense was on full display when…

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Three men face child porn charges in Louisiana
Jun 30
Three men face child porn charges in [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

When compared to state crimes, federal crimes often…

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