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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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Louisiana man faces federal charges in alleged fraud
Oct 29
Louisiana man faces federal charges in alleged [...]
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A Louisiana media consultant has been charged with…

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Louisiana man falls asleep in car, wakes up to drug charges
May 09
Louisiana man falls asleep in car, wakes [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Many drug busts in Louisiana begin as simple…

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President of Baton Rouge group charged with embezzling $29,000
Oct 29
President of Baton Rouge group charged with [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

A Baton Rouge man has been arrested and…

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Louisiana woman accused of sex-trafficking children
May 09
Louisiana woman accused of sex-trafficking children
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

A Louisiana woman was arrested recently on suspicion…

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Three Louisiana family members accused of Medicaid fraud
Oct 29
Three Louisiana family members accused of Medicaid [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Louisiana can be just as serious about prosecuting…

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Prosecutors won’t press hate crime charges in Baton Rouge beating
May 09
Prosecutors won’t press hate crime charges in [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s office…

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