Atty. Ernestine Trahan
Ernestine Trahan is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law. Ernestine received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Ernestine Trahan is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1991) and Loyola University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ernestine Trahan is a lawyer practicing criminal law, personal injury, family law and 1 other area of law
- Ernestine received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Ernestine practices in New Orleans, LA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ernestine Trahan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Ernestine Trahan is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Ernestine Trahan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Ernestine Trahan is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 New Orleans 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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