Atty. James A Dukes

Atty. James A Dukes

James A Dukes is a lawyer practicing family law, employment law, workers compensation and 12 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Louisiana College, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Hammond Hammond 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James A Dukes at a glance

James A Dukes is a Member based in Hammond, Louisiana, practicing at Law Offices of James A. Dukes. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts (1977). Educated at Loyola University Law School (J.D., 1977) and Southeastern Louisiana College B.A. (—). Active member of Louisiana District Attorney Association National District Attorney Association Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Serands clients in Hammond, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A Dukes is a lawyer practicing family law, employment law, workers compensation and 12 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Southeastern Louisiana College, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James A. Dukes in Hammond, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James A Dukes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Dukes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Hammond 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

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Where is James A Dukes's law office located?
James A Dukes's law practice is located in Hammond, Louisiana. The firm is Law Offices of James A. Dukes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A Dukes handle?
James A Dukes focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James A Dukes practiced law?
James A Dukes has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James A Dukes go to law school?
James A Dukes earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Law School
- 1977
Southeastern Louisiana College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts
Admitted: 1977

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