Louisiana residents facing juvenile law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in juvenile criminal defense, delinquency proceedings, status offenses, juvenile transfer hearings, and youth advocacy. The legal framework in Louisiana differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern juvenile law cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for juvenile law matters in Louisiana is generally 1 year (prescriptive period, La. C.C. art. 3492), though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Louisiana's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Louisiana State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on juvenile law in Louisiana bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a juvenile law attorney in Louisiana, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Louisiana and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to juvenile law law in Louisiana to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Louisiana.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC
 324 N. Theard St. Covington LA 70433
(985) 892-1955
Loyola University New Orleans (1992)
English, French
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Rhett Paul Spano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Rhett P. Spano, LLC
 2354 S Acadian Thruway Suite C Baton Rouge LA 70808
(225) 387-8327
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Sanjoy Kumar Guha - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
sanlegalsolutions
 42 MEH Kanishka Road [North] DURGAPUR GA 71320
1-947-593-7304
B.University
English
india Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Philip Adams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Philip B. Adams, LLC
 400 Travis St., Suite 1109 Shreveport LA 71101
(318) 230-7199
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2012)
English
Western District of Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Douglas Daniel Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Douglas Brown Law Firm, LLC
 201 NW Railroad Ave, Ste 112 Hammond LA 70401
(985) 310-6900
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1992)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Stephen Rue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stephen Rue & Associates
 422 Derbigny Street Gretna LA 70053
(504) 529-5000
Harvard Law School (2019)
English, Spanish
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Hugh Cameron Murray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cameron Murray & Associates
 401 Hudson Ln Monroe LA 71201
(318) 362-0057
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Nancy Bousfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nancy S. Bousfield, Attorney at Law
 2116 Gause Blvd. West Slidell LA 70460
(985) 640-3479
Tulane University School of Law (1987)
Bar #19493
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
F. Edward Mouton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 400 Travis St Suite 1102 Shreveport LA 71101
(318) 221-5213
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1993)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Peter Flowers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Flowers & Long LLP
 101 Milam Street, Suite 100 Shreveport LA 71101
(318) 424-1111
Loyola University New Orleans (1983)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
DeVonna Ponthieu - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of DeVonna Ponthieu
 30984 LA Hwy 16 Suite B-2 Denham Springs LA 70726
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1998)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Mr. James Zitzmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1106 West 19th Avenue Covington LA 70433
(504) 434-0462
Loyola University New Orleans (2010)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Elder Law
Dina Fae Domangue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 540 COLUMBIA LA 71418
(318) 547-7320
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1999)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
Ross E. Shacklette - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 90 Westerfield St Bossier City LA 71111
(318) 222-3256
Tulane University School of Law (1981)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Tonya Diana McClary - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2714 Canal St 201 New Orleans LA 70119
(504) 309-9799
University of Baltimore School of Law (1994)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
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