Atty. George O'Dowd

Atty. George O'Dowd

Mr. George O'Dowd is a lawyer practicing estate law, probate law, criminal law.

New Orleans New Orleans 78 yrs experience 78 year
Call (504) 504-5052 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About George O'Dowd at a glance

George O'Dowd is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at O'Dowd & O'Dowd. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1948). Educated at Loyola University J.D. (—) and Loyola University B.B.A. (—). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. George O'Dowd is a lawyer practicing estate law, probate law, criminal law
  • George received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola University, and has been licensed for 78 years
  • George practices at O'Dowd & O'Dowd in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

George O'Dowd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George O'Dowd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George O'Dowd

Where is George O'Dowd's law office located?
George O'Dowd's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is O'Dowd & O'Dowd. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George O'Dowd handle?
George O'Dowd focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has George O'Dowd practiced law?
George O'Dowd has 78+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1948.
Where did George O'Dowd go to law school?
George O'Dowd earned their education at (—); (—).
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Education

Loyola University J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola University B.B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1948

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