Atty. Melanie Sue Fields
Melanie Sue Fields is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, constitutional law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Melanie received a M.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Melanie Sue Fields is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Melanie Sue Fields. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2000). Educated at Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (J.D., 1999) and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (M.A. University, 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melanie Sue Fields is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, constitutional law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Melanie received a M.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Melanie practices at Melanie Sue Fields in Baton Rouge, LA
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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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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 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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