Donaldsonville & Gonzales in Ascension Parish

Donaldsonville & Gonzales in Ascension Parish

DONALDSONVILLE AND GONZALES LAWYERS

Judges in Ascension Parish sit in courts of general jurisdiction; they hear civil, misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile, and state Non-Support cases

You or your family member has been arrested, violated probation or parole and is facing revocation, needs expungement, or is facing forfeiture in Ascension Parish. For a misdemeanor, your case will be heard by a Parish Court Judge in Gonzales. For a felony, your case will be heard in District Court by one of five judges in Gonzales.

You want a divorce, custody, visitation, child or spousal support, protection from abuse, to split community property, name change, to adopt, to interdict an impaired relative, or have been served. First, custody, child and spousal support, go to a Hearing Officer. Then, if either party objects to those recommendations, your case will go to one of five Judges who sit on the East Bank in Gonzales and the West Bank in Donaldsonville for hearing.

Child Protective Services (CPS) has been called about your children, your niece or nephew, or grandchildren, or you have been served with a state Non-Support case. For state Non-Support cases, you will first see a Hearing Officer. If either party objects, you will go before one five District Court Judges in Gonzales and Donaldsonville. If a CPS report was made you will appear before one of five Judges in Gonzales or Donaldsonville.

You or your loved one was injured or killed when rear-ended, broad-sided, or hit head on by a car or truck, treated by a negligent doctor, or bitten by a dog. In Ascension Parish, your case may be filed with a Parish Court Judge up to $20,000 in damages, or it can be filled with one of five District Court Judges in Gonzales and Donaldsonville. If you have more than $50,000 in damages, we can ask for a jury to hear your case.

Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes share the Twenty-Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge. If you have received an unfavorable Judgment with another attorney, your case can be appealed. But there are short time limits to appeal.

Whether you or your family member is facing a criminal charge, family law dispute, personal injury, wrongful death you need tough, knowledgeable and experienced attorneys familiar with your legal problem, the law and the judges. We will seek the optimal settlement or take your case to trial. You need the lawyers at Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC with 22 years of experience. Call 985-892-1955.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC serves the parishes of: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and West Feliciana Parishes in the cities of Amite, Baton Rouge, Bogalusa, Chalmette, Clinton, Covington, Denham Springs, Donaldsonville, Franklinton, Gonzales, Greensburg, Gretna, Hammond, Kenner, Livingston, Madisonville, Mandeville, Metairie, New Orleans, St. Francisville and Slidell.

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Testimonials

"I would like to thank your firm for everything you’ve done to help me keep 50/50 custody of my son. I came to you on very short notice but you knew exactly how to handle my case and I couldn’t be happier. I’m sure I will be working with you again in the future."
Ryan
"After retaining two lawyers who made no progress, I retained Ellen Cronin Badeaux. Yesterday was our first hearing together and it was a major success. Ellen was professional, diligent, and a fighter...I am very glad I found her and will refer her to others without a doubt."
Lyndsey
"Ms. Badeaux has been an excellent family attorney for us. Her time and personal commitment have allowed us to make informed decisions. We have had to trust her with very delicate and emotional issues and she has guided us to excellent outcomes. I will always appreciate the exceptional service she provides our family with. I have always liked the statement, "you get what you pay for"; and Mrs. Badeaux has been well worth it."
Patricia
"Extremely knowledgeable and aggressive attorney. She has been our attorney for nearly 10 years. I highly recommend her for any family court matters."
Mary
"I have used Ms. Badeaux as my attorney off and on for 15 years. She has settled everything without a fuss; including a personal injury suit, an estate settlement and the quick setup of a partnership. I will continue to use her as my attorney and happily recommend her to friends & family."
Jean
"No one thought I could win but with her valuable service and exceptional legal knowledge, I did! I got my kids back and they're still with me today. I highly recommend Ellen Badeaux. I would not have my kids today if not for her!"
Tammi

"Hey Ellen, I truly appreciate you sitting through today’s hearing. I know that you didn’t have to and it meant more than you’ll ever know. Thank you. I don’t have very much money anymore but I am going to do everything I can to get this bill paid so that I can have representation. Thank you once again for me being such an incredible woman. It’s rare and noted. Have an amazing night and a Happy Valentines Day. Thank you. YG"
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