Atty. James Rodney Baum

Atty. James Rodney Baum

Mr. James Rodney Baum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, drug crimes, dwi and 16 other areas of law.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James Rodney Baum at a glance

James Rodney Baum is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Law Firm of J. Rodney Baum. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991) and U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1991). Educated at Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1991) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge and Louisiana State Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Rodney Baum is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, drug crimes, dwi and 16 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Law Firm of J. Rodney Baum in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James Rodney Baum's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Criminal Defense

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Immigration 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Rodney Baum

Where is James Rodney Baum's law office located?
James Rodney Baum's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Law Firm of J. Rodney Baum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Rodney Baum handle?
James Rodney Baum focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James Rodney Baum practiced law?
James Rodney Baum has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Rodney Baum go to law school?
James Rodney Baum earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact James Rodney Baum for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Rodney Baum received?
James Rodney Baum's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1991
B.S.
University of Southern Mississippi
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1991

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