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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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Thibodeaux woman indicted for stealing $370,000 from dying mother
Oct 29
Thibodeaux woman indicted for stealing $370,000 from [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Federal authorities indicted a woman living in Thibodeaux,…

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Police apprehend man suspected of robbery and kidnapping
May 09
Police apprehend man suspected of robbery and [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Police in Bossier City, LA and Beaumont, TX…

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Murder conviction set aside after lawyer found to be ineffective
May 09
Murder conviction set aside after lawyer found [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to…

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Baton Rouge doctor indicted for submitting false Medicare claims
Jun 30
Baton Rouge doctor indicted for submitting false [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

A federal grand jury in Baton Rouge has…

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Suitcase with 10 pounds of marijuana leads to three drug arrests
Aug 10
Suitcase with 10 pounds of marijuana leads [...]
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Last Modified on Aug 10, 2026

An abandoned suitcase was turned over to the…

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State computer leads to arrest on child pornography charges
Jun 30
State computer leads to arrest on child [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

Most people who are arrested and charged for…

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