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J. Kevin Stockstill, Attorneys at Law

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J. Kevin Stockstill, Attorneys at Law

As a partner at J. Kevin Stockstill, LLC, in Lafayette, Louisiana, J. Mr. In the past, he was president of the Lafayette Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

With 20 plus years of experience in criminal defense, Kevin has earned a reputation as a tough, determined attorney who has the knowledge and skills to provide each of his clients with the superior level of criminal defense representation they deserve. Kevin Stockstill provides compassionate and aggressive representation to both individuals and businesses accused of crimes. A passionate lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience who takes on cases across the country, Mr. Stockstill has successfully represented clients accused of murder, s*x crimes, drug conspiracies, white collar offenses and other crimes, and he has secured dozens of favorable verdicts, including reduced or dropped charges, for these individuals. Stockstill has a penchant for interesting and tough cases: He was the first attorney in the U.S. to persuade the court to admit results from the Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest as evidence, and he also defended a client who had his office raided by the FBI after being framed by his business partner. Stockstill earned a Bachelor of Science in business at Louisiana State University in 1992, and he obtained his Juris Doctor at Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans in 1995. Notably, he also graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, a nonprofit organization that selectively trains exemplary trial lawyers from around the country. He tried his first three criminal defense cases under the direct supervision of law clinic attorneys while he was still a student in law school. Stockstill was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar and is licensed to practice law in both federal and state courts. He is a member of the Louisiana Association of Justice, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Well-respected in his community, Mr. Stockstill frequently teaches criminal law topics and trial techniques to other lawyers at continuing legal education seminars.

10/28/2026

A hidden camera in a school bathroom. 🎥🚫 A lawyer reacts to this scene from The Mentalist.

Bathrooms are one of the places where people have the highest expectation of privacy, and secretly recording someone there can lead to serious criminal charges. In real life, cases like this raise important questions about privacy laws, how evidence is collected and what charges someone could actually face.

So how would a case like this play out outside of TV? What does the law say about hidden cameras and recording without consent? And how does it compare to what we see on screen?

Watch the video to find out how real the scene really is.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/26/2026

There are three rights police hope you don’t know about. 🚔⚖️

When you’re stopped, questioned or approached by law enforcement, the pressure of the moment can make it easy to forget that you have rights. Many people end up saying or agreeing to things that can be used against them later, simply because they didn’t know they had a choice.

Do you have to answer every question? Do you have to consent to a search? And what should you say if you want to stop the conversation? Knowing the answers before you need them can make a real difference.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/23/2026

One thing that could be putting your privacy at risk, and almost nobody thinks about it: your cellphone location. 📍

Your phone is constantly keeping track of where you go. Your carrier, your apps and even your photos can store information about where you’ve been, when you were there and for how long.

In criminal investigations, location data can become powerful evidence. It can be used to place someone at a scene, build a timeline or connect people to each other. And many people have no idea how much of this information exists, or who can access it.

So when can law enforcement get your location data? Do they need a warrant? And what does this mean for your rights if you’re ever under investigation?
Watch the video to learn more about cellphone location data, your privacy and the legal issues involved.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/21/2026

What’s real and what’s not: Hollywood edition. 🎬⚖️

Movies and TV shows have taught a lot of people what they think they know about the criminal justice system. Dramatic courtroom confessions, surprise witnesses at the last second, cases solved in a single episode...

But how much of that actually happens in real life?

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/20/2026

3 things you should never do in a courtroom. ⚖️
Whether you’re a defendant, a witness or there to support someone, the way you act in a courtroom matters. Judges, prosecutors and juries notice more than you think, and a small mistake can create a bad impression at the worst possible moment.

From how you speak and react to what you bring and how you present yourself, courtroom behavior can affect how you’re perceived and, in some cases, how your case moves forward.

So what should you avoid when you step into a courtroom? And how can you make sure you’re not hurting your own case without even realizing it?
Watch the video to learn the three things you should never do in a courtroom.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/09/2026

How would you rate this legal advice from 1–10? 👀⚖️

Not all legal advice you hear online is accurate, and some common assumptions about the law can be misleading. In this video, we’re putting different pieces of legal advice to the test and breaking down what’s actually true, what needs more context, and what you should know before relying on it.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/07/2026

Think you know Louisiana law? You might be surprised by some of these. 👀

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/05/2026

The Rookie is one of those shows that can actually help bust some police and legal myths. 👀 But in this case… they got it right.

TV doesn’t always get police procedures or criminal law right, but this is one situation where the show’s portrayal is actually pretty accurate.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/03/2026

No conviction doesn’t automatically mean no criminal record.
Depending on how your case was handled, an arrest or criminal charge may still appear on your record even if you were never convicted.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

10/02/2026

What’s the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Louisiana?
Louisiana law generally defines a felony as an offense that can be punished by death or imprisonment at hard labor. A misdemeanor is an offense that does not meet that definition.

But the classification of a charge can affect the potential penalties and how the case moves through the criminal justice system.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. If you need legal advice, consult with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

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Lafayette, LA
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm

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http://www.kevinstockstill.com/

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