Atty. Kathryn Widhalm Cooper
After earning a BA in political science from the University of South Carolina in 2002, Kathryn Cooper graduated from Southern University Law Center in 2009. While studying at SULC, Kathryn was an active member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity.
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Kathryn Widhalm Cooper is an Associate based in Alexandria, Louisiana, practicing at Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2009). Educated at Southern University and A & M College University of South Carolina - Columbia (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- After earning a BA in political science from the University of South Carolina in 2002, Kathryn Cooper graduated from Southern University Law Center in 2009
- While studying at SULC, Kathryn was an active member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity
- As a third year law student, she served as Tureaud Chapter Clerk and PAD mock trial participant
- After graduating, she served as the District XVI Justice, supervising the law school chapters in Louisiana and Mississippi
- As a participant in the clinic program provided at SULC, Kathryn participated in the Mediation clinic, learning to listen to the parties and resolve disputes before the matter appeared in court
- For 13 years, Kathryn served as a public defender with the 10th JDC Public Defender office
- During this time she also maintained a private practice in family law
- In recent years, Kathryn has won two cases with unanimous not guilty rulings (State v
- Jackson and State v
- Burks), the former resulted in a Blackstone's Order award for her tenacity in fighting for individuals' rights
- Kathryn joined Hesser Cooper Beckham Law Group, LLC in 2022 where she intends to use her years of experience to help in a variety of cases
- Here, she continues to exhibit meticulous preparation for cases, professional demeanor in the courtroom, and the guts and grace required to achieve results for her clients. "...Our future is not what ideological spin we put on what we do, it is already here in the present
- It is young lawyers learning their craft and showing the hard work and artistry of trial work
- The epitome is demonstrated by the talented Katie Cooper of Natchitoches...She exhibits the confidence and poise that make for greatness in our field
- Honors Blackstone’s Order, 2011 President’s Award - Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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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 Alexandria 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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