20+ Years
Legal Experience
About Carl Barkemeyer
Carl Barkemeyer is an experienced attorney committed to defending individuals facing DWI and DUI charges throughout Louisiana. At the Barkemeyer Law Firm, he leads a team dedicated to protecting clients from the consequences of DWI offenses, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Their primary objective is to help clients avoid incarceration, maintain driving privileges, and mitigate the impact on their criminal records.
The firm offers comprehensive services to address various aspects of DWI charges. These services include managing driver's license issues, such as suspensions and temporary licenses, and guiding clients through Administrative Hearings and DMV challenges. They also provide advice on options like article 894 and diversion programs, and offer specialized support for CDL drivers facing insurance and professional license issues, as well as employment-related challenges due to DWI charges.
Carl Barkemeyer's team handles cases involving out-of-state licenses, expungements of DWI records, and more serious offenses like child endangerment, felony DWI, and DWI while boating. Their thorough approach ensures that all potential issues related to a DWI charge are addressed. Additionally, the firm deals with DUI cases involving drugs, DWI-related accidents, bench warrants for DWI, failures to appear, hit and run incidents, vehicular negligent injuring, reckless and careless driving, resisting an officer, and flight from an officer.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Louisiana Car Accident Laws
Understanding Louisiana's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of DWI charges does Carl Barkemeyer handle?
Carl Barkemeyer handles all types of DWI charges, including misdemeanors and felonies, as well as related offenses like child endangerment and DWI while boating.
Can Carl Barkemeyer assist with driver's license issues?
Yes, Carl Barkemeyer provides assistance with driver's license suspensions, temporary licenses, and DMV challenges.
Does the firm offer support for CDL drivers?
Yes, the firm offers specialized support for CDL drivers facing insurance, professional license, and employment-related challenges due to DWI charges.
What additional offenses does Carl Barkemeyer address?
Carl Barkemeyer addresses DUI cases involving drugs, DWI-related accidents, hit and run incidents, and more.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Carl Barkemeyer for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Carl for a free case review
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