Atty. Debra Ann Rutledge

Atty. Debra Ann Rutledge

Debra Ann Rutledge is a lawyer practicing prison law, prisoner rights. Debra received a B.C.J. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Debra Ann Rutledge at a glance

Debra Ann Rutledge is an Atty. for Secy., Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1983) and Louisiana State University (B.C.J., 1977). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Debra Ann Rutledge is a lawyer practicing prison law, prisoner rights
  • Debra received a B.C.J. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Debra practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Ann Rutledge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Ann Rutledge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Debra Ann Rutledge's law office located?
Debra Ann Rutledge's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Ann Rutledge handle?
Debra Ann Rutledge focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Debra Ann Rutledge practiced law?
Debra Ann Rutledge has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Debra Ann Rutledge go to law school?
Debra Ann Rutledge earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.C.J., 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1983
B.C.J.
Louisiana State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984

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