Godley Law Firm

Godley Law Firm is a family lawyer in Lake Charles, LA. Attorney William Godley represents clients throughout southwestern Louisiana from his office in Lake Charles. Prior to becoming a lawyer, William Godley spent ten years touring the United States and the world as a professional musician, playing for well-known musical acts. That experience taught him to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures, which he brings to his legal practice. He is a certified mediator for domestic and civil matters. Godley has been divorced and is a child of divorce, and he relates to clients and their children, looking out for the best interests of kids in any divorce action. He encourages clients to avoid vengeful battles, but takes a more aggressive approach in the courtroom if the opposing side refuses to compromise. The firm handles cases involving division of community property, child support, child custody agreements, paternity cases, spousal support, and divorce, and also addresses hidden assets in divorce cases. The firm is located at 616 Kirby St in Lake Charles, right next to the Lake Charles Post Office, about a tenth of a mile from the Lake Charles Historic District, and within a short walk of the Calcasieu Parish Communication District, Broad Street, the Delta School of Business and Technology, and the Central School Arts and Humanities Center. Godley Law Firm holds a 4.8 rating based on 18 Google reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the clients it has served. The firm is focused on family law and approaches each case with empathy, creativity, and diligence, while also fighting aggressively for the best outcome for clients.