Atty. Ralph Capitelli
Ralph Capitelli is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation, gaming law and 2 other areas of law. Ralph received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Ralph Capitelli at a Glance
Ralph Capitelli is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Capitelli & Wicker. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1972). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1972) and University of New Orleans (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana District Attorneys Association (President, Louisiana Assistant District Attorneys Section, 1978-1979) Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers International Association of Gaming Attorneys. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ralph Capitelli
- Ralph Capitelli is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation, gaming law and 2 other areas of law
- Ralph received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Ralph practices at Capitelli & Wicker in New Orleans, LA
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Ralph Capitelli's Areas of Legal Practice
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Criminal Defense in New Orleans
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 New Orleans 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 venue, 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Ralph Capitelli
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ralph Capitelli's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ralph Capitelli brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and entertainment, Ralph Capitelli can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Ralph Capitelli attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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