Atty. Suzette Smith
Suzette Marie Smith is a seasoned family law attorney with 36 years of experience guiding clients through divorce, child custody, support, spousal support, injunctions, and matrimonial agreements. A certified Family Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, she is recognized as a Louisiana Family Law Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Profile Summary
About Suzette Smith at a glance
Suzette Smith is a family law attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (1986). Educated at Tulane University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Suzette Marie Smith is a seasoned family law attorney with 36 years of experience guiding clients through divorce, child custody, support, spousal support, injunctions, and matrimonial agreements
- A certified Family Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, she is recognized as a Louisiana Family Law Super Lawyer and AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Discover more about Suzette’s practice here
Practice Areas Explained
Suzette Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzette Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Suzette Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 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 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.
Looking for additional Louisiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New Orleans or all attorneys in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Suzette Smith
Where is Suzette Smith's law office located?
What practice areas does Suzette Smith handle?
How long has Suzette Smith practiced law?
Where did Suzette Smith go to law school?
How can I contact Suzette Smith for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Suzette Smith received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.