Atty. Melissa Legrand Benoit

Atty. Melissa Legrand Benoit

Melissa Legrand Benoit is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, admiralty and maritime law and 15 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Centenary College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Legrand Benoit at a glance

Melissa Legrand Benoit is a divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and wrongful death attorney based in Alexandria, Louisiana. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2007). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2007) and Centenary College (B.A. Political, 2004). Active member of Alexandria and Louisiana State Bar Association American Inn of Court, Alexandria. Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Legrand Benoit is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, admiralty and maritime law and 15 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Centenary College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Melissa practices in Alexandria, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Legrand Benoit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Legrand Benoit 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.

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Wills

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Child Custody & Visitation

Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Melissa Legrand Benoit is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Legrand Benoit

Where is Melissa Legrand Benoit's law office located?
Melissa Legrand Benoit's law practice is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Legrand Benoit handle?
Melissa Legrand Benoit focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Melissa Legrand Benoit practiced law?
Melissa Legrand Benoit has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Melissa Legrand Benoit go to law school?
Melissa Legrand Benoit earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Political, 2004).
How can I contact Melissa Legrand Benoit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 2007
B.A. Political
Centenary College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2007

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