Thomas Davenport

Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr. is a distinguished attorney based in Pineville, Louisiana, focusing on criminal defense, civil service employment cases, legal ethics defense, and constitutional law, particularly First Amendment defense. A graduate of Southern University Law Center (cum laude, top 10%), Professor Davenport has argued before the Louisiana Supreme Court and received multiple academic honors, including the Chancellor’s Award and All-American Scholar recognition. He also holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) and is a graduate and faculty member of the Trial Lawyers College.

Professor Davenport has earned the “AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating,” “Client Distinction Award,” and “Client Champion Platinum Award” from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by several organizations, including The Legal Network, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers, Avvo, and The American Registry. He is also a recipient of the Blackstone Order Award from the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

An accomplished author, Professor Davenport has contributed to legal treatises, national journals, and state publications. His work includes articles in the Louisiana Criminal Trial Practice Formulary, The Advocate, The Warrior (Journal of the Trial Lawyers College), Louisiana Advocates, and Kung Fu Magazine.

In addition to his legal practice and writing, Professor Davenport is frequently featured in media for his advocacy in public defense, high-profile cases, and efforts to reform unjust laws. He is a regular presenter at conferences and legal education seminars. 

Professor Davenport provides comprehensive instruction in Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Trial Advocacy, and Legal Research.

Professor Davenport is married to Marie Davenport and has two children, Thomas and Marcie