Atty. Stephen D. Hebert
Stephen Hébert’s journey as a fighter began long before his legal career. From 1993 to 1999, he competed as an amateur boxer in the lightweight, light-welterweight, and welterweight divisions.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Stephen D. Hebert at a Glance
Stephen D. Hebert is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stephen D. Hebert, LLC - Criminal Defense & DWI Attorney. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2002), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2006). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 2002) and Loyola University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Federal, New Orleans and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen D. Hebert
- Stephen Hébert’s journey as a fighter began long before his legal career
- From 1993 to 1999, he competed as an amateur boxer in the lightweight, light-welterweight, and welterweight divisions
- He retired from boxing to pursue law, earning his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University-New Orleans and joining the Louisiana bar in 2002
- Stephen’s legal career began as a law clerk for the Honorable Marc T. Amy at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, followed by his role as an Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish, where he gained extensive trial experience and helped reform asset and bond forfeiture policies
- Stephen also developed significant civil litigation expertise at King, LeBlanc & Bland, P.L.L.C., representing businesses in complex commercial, employment, and maritime disputes
- Since founding his private practice in 2010, he has successfully defended clients in criminal cases across Louisiana and assisted plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits
- His exceptional work has earned numerous accolades, including AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition as a Top Lawyer by New Orleans Magazine, and repeated listings in Super Lawyers Magazine
- Outside the courtroom, Stephen remains active in martial arts, earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2024
- He also contributes to legal education as an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University-New Orleans
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Stephen D. Hebert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Hebert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
DUI / DWI Defense in New Orleans
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Drug Crimes in New Orleans
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Personal Injury in New Orleans
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Criminal Defense in New Orleans
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White Collar Crimes 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
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Stephen D. Hebert
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 Stephen D. Hebert's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen D. Hebert brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Stephen D. Hebert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and personal injury, Stephen D. Hebert 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 Stephen D. Hebert 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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Common Legal Issues Stephen D. Hebert Handles in New Orleans
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