About Thomas “Tommy” Davenport

Let Experienced Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana Trial Attorney Tommy Davenport of The Davenport Firm, APLC, Fight For You

Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr. is an experienced attorney. He is the owner of The Davenport Firm, APLC. He focuses on litigation in criminal defense, constitutional law, and legal ethics defense. He actively handles trials and appeals. Since starting The Davenport Firm, APLC, in 2002, Tommy consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and compassion for his clients.

Tommy has received an “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent™ rating is the highest and most prestigious designation that an attorney can receive. This rating is a significant accomplishment that is a testament to the fact that Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr.’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. Only 12% of all attorneys in the world have received the coveted AV Preeminent™ rating.

Additionally, Tommy received another award for client satisfaction. Since 2017 to present, he received the Martindale-Hubbell “Client Distinction Award” for quality service to his clients in a national client survey. The criteria for this award is unsolicited client ratings in the areas of 1) Communications Ability, 2) Responsiveness, 3) Quality of Service and 4) Value for the Money. The award notification states, “Less than 4% of the 900,000+ attorneys listed on martindale.com and lawyers.com have been accorded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction.”

Also, Martindale-Hubble awarded the Platinum Client Champion to Tommy. Martindale-Hubble awards this exclusive recognition to lawyers who demonstrate a commitment to client service based on the quantity and quality of their scores on Martindale-Hubbell client reviews. Fewer than 1% of all attorneys have qualified to receive the award. Martindale-Hubble recognizes these attorneys because they epitomize the best in client service.

He was named a “Top Lawyer” in Louisiana by Martindale-Hubbell and the American Lawyers Media, one of the “Top Lawyers in Louisiana,” by The Legal Network, a “Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney in Louisiana,” by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys and a “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers and “Superb 10.0 out of 10 Rating” by Avvo.   Tommy received the Blackstone Order Award by Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney in Louisiana, by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

In 2013, Tommy graduated of the Trial Lawyers College in Cheyenne, Wyoming and, in 2016, he joined its faculty. The Trial Lawyers College trains and educates lawyers, who are dedicated to the jury system and who defend and obtain justice for individuals. The Trial Lawyers College teaches lawyers how to utilize psychodrama skills in cases, to understand clients and their stories, and to ultimately win justice in the courtroom.

Prior to opening his firm, Tommy served as a clerk to United States District Judge John V. Parker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This prestigious appointment allowed Tommy to gain experience in the inner workings of the court and learn firsthand how judicial staff analyze and decide lawsuits, defenses, and pretrial motions.

Tommy graduated cum laude from Southern University Law Center in 2001. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class, argued a criminal case in the Louisiana Supreme Court, earned the Chancellor’s Award, and was named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. He also earned undergraduate degrees, with honors, in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM).

Throughout his career, Tommy received a number of awards and distinctions, including being named: Superb 10.0 out of 10 Rating by Avvo, America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1% by The American Registry, Blackstone Order Award by Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top Lawyers in Louisiana, The Legal Network, Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney in Louisiana by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top Rated Lawyers in Louisiana, Martindale-Hubbell and ALM, the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Who’s Who of Lawyers, United States Achievement Academy, All-American Scholar, “Most Likely to Turn Down a Prestigious Partnership to Work for Legal Aid,” by Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

Tommy is a published author, who was published in several legal treaties and journals, state and national journals, and an international magazine. He is currently working on two books, a practice guide and a novel. Tommy is also a law professor with Southern University Law Center, where he teaches Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Legal Advocacy, and Legal Research. 

To schedule a consultation with Tommy, contact The Davenport Firm, APLC, in Rapides Parish today.