Atty. Michael Van Ardoin
Mr. Michael Van Ardoin is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, divorce & separation, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law.
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Michael Van Ardoin is a divorce, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, and creditor rights attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1993), and Louisiana (1994). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Van Ardoin is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, divorce & separation, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices in Lafayette, LA
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Michael Van Ardoin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Van Ardoin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Van Ardoin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →
Michael Van Ardoin is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Louisiana →
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.
Michael Van Ardoin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael Van Ardoin is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →
Michael Van Ardoin is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Lafayette 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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