Atty. James C Lawrence

Atty. James C Lawrence

James C Lawrence is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, divorce. James received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James C Lawrence at a glance

James C Lawrence is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at JC Lawrence and Associates LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979). Educated at Southern University Law School at New Orleans J.D. (—) and University of New Orleans B.A. (—). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C Lawrence is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, divorce
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of New Orleans, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at JC Lawrence and Associates LLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James C Lawrence's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James C Lawrence is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

James C Lawrence is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

James C Lawrence is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →

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 James C Lawrence

Where is James C Lawrence's law office located?
James C Lawrence's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is JC Lawrence and Associates LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Lawrence handle?
James C Lawrence focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James C Lawrence practiced law?
James C Lawrence has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James C Lawrence go to law school?
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Education

Southern University Law School at New Orleans J.D.
- In Progress
University of New Orleans B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979

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