Known by many as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Michael Antoon is a highly skilled attorney with years of court room experience in criminal law and civil matters. He is known for his compassion for his clients, meticulous attention to detail, and affable yet zealous approach to representing his clients.

Michael Antoon has years of court room experience in criminal law and civil matters. In his criminal practice, Michael has taken on some of the toughest criminal defense cases with success. From misdemeanors to murder, Michael pays close attention to detail. He thoroughly investigates his cases by preserving and obtaining testimony and evidence that is favorable to his client and that discredits dishonest witnesses. Michael also meticulously evaluates the facts and the law to determine whether his client’s constitutional or procedural rights have been violated by the Government. When appropriate, Michael is resourceful and routinely employs experts to help tell his client’s side of the story from a scientific perspective. In addition to employing tactical attacks to the Government’s case, Michael encourages and coaches his clients to mitigate and present themselves to prosecutors and judges in a more positive light. This might include obtaining steady employment, substance abuse rehabilitation, mental health treatment, etc. This holistic approach is intended to lead to the most favorable possible outcome.

Michael handles his civil and personal injury cases with the same approach. Michael fights to make his clients whole after being injured or suffering loss because of the negligent or intentional acts of another. To that end, he not only works with his clients to build the factual and legal foundations of their case, but he also carefully coaches his clients to avoid frivolous defenses and claims often employed by insurance companies to avoid making things right. And just as in criminal cases, a thorough investigation, resourcefulness, finesse during negotiations, and boldness in the courtroom are all key.

Michael has been selected each year as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers from 2017-2024.