About
About
Carl Henry Franklin
Attorney At Law
Attorney Carl Henry Franklin has been serving communities in Louisiana for 35 years. When he founded our firm, he made a commitment to serve the people who need help the most with the services they need the most. Attorney Franklin’s dedication to friendly and skilled advocacy has made him a trusted resource throughout northern Louisiana.
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Biography
The law firm of Carl Henry Franklin, Attorney at Law, provides strong criminal defense representation for clients in Shreveport, Louisiana, and throughout Haughton, Mansfield, Stonewall, Blanchard and other cities in the surrounding area.
With 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Franklin has advocated for the rights of numerous clients in criminal defense cases. Whether you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or you want to avoid probation revocation, it is important to find an effective advocate. Mr. Franklin will not only explain your legal rights, but he will also bring his full resources and determination to bear in defending those rights to the utmost. He offers free initial consultations and makes personal jail visits when necessary.
In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Franklin’s law firm handles torts. A “tort” is the legal term for a personal injury that violates your personal rights. However, the state government will not act on your behalf unless the tort is also considered a crime.
It is up to you to seek justice in the civil courts if you believe that your private rights have been violated. If the offending party has not acted against public interests and welfare but has wronged you personally, Carl Henry Franklin, Attorney at Law, can help you seek relief and fair compensation for financial, emotional or physical injuries.
Attorney Carl H. Franklin as handled Successions and Probate Administration for 30 years. He is a member of Elder Counsel and Wealth Counsel both national organizations of lawyers who handle Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Wills and Trust.
Mr. Franklin graduated in 1984 with his J.D. from the Southern University School of Law. As assistant city attorney for the city of Shreveport, he represented several departments of the city government in litigation. He has served as a board member of Northwest Louisiana Legal Services and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he has taught at Southern University as an adjunct faculty member.
Education
- Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Professional Associations
- Wealth Counsel, Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association
Practice Areas
- Wills
- Probate
- Successions
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1985
- Texas, 1991
- District of Columbia, 1993
Reach Out To An Ally Today
If you are facing a complex legal matter in Louisiana, turn to Carl Henry Franklin, Attorney at Law. We will stand by you from your initial consultation to the resolution of your matter. Call us now to schedule an appointment. We also represent clients in East Texas.
Lifelong Service For Louisiana And East Texas
We strive to reflect our commitment to service in our practice areas. At Carl Henry Franklin, Attorney at Law, we know that people seeking an attorney’s help may need more than just legal advice; they may need a friend. By focusing on succession and estate planning, family law problems, criminal defense, and personal injury law, we hope to help our clients walk through some of the darkest moments in their lives with a friend.
From adoption to estate administration, our firm can assist you at any stage of life.
From our office in Shreveport, we serve clients in Louisiana facing:
Divorce and matters related to divorce, including child custody, complex property division, child support and alimony
Adoption proceedings, including grandparent and stepparent adoptions
Motor vehicle accidents, including car, boat and commercial truck crashes
Estate planning and administration, including wills, trusts and succession matters
Criminal charges for misdemeanor and felony offenses
DUI and DWI charges, including out-of-state offenses
Our roots run deep in the Shreveport area. We understand the common problems faced by those in our community, and we will work closely with you to help you understand the situation you are in and how we can begin to resolve it.