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LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA · EST. 2013
Divorce does not have to be a complicated process. It is almost always in the best interest of my clients to seek out an efficient, uncomplicated, and stress-free uncontested divorce. Colonna Law Firm, LLC believes in helping our clients who do the right thing by keeping things uncontested, so we offer a “cheap divorce” rate. Louisiana … Read more
Orleans Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana Attorney General When high-profile political disputes boil over into the criminal justice system, the charges brought forward often center on specialized white-collar and public offenses rather than standard criminal code entries. Recent legal actions in South Louisiana have brought intense public focus onto two distinct felony statutes under the state’s … Read more
One of the first questions people ask me is simple: “Do I really need to hire an attorney for a divorce?” The honest answer is: not always. Louisiana law does not require every person to hire a lawyer just to file for divorce. Some people can handle a very simple uncontested divorce without an attorney, … Read more
A criminal record can follow a person long after the court case is over. A background check for a job, apartment, professional license, school program, loan, or volunteer position may reveal an old arrest or conviction even when the sentence was completed years ago. In Louisiana, expungement may offer a way to remove certain criminal … Read more
Facing a DWI charge in Southwest Louisiana can feel like a sudden halt to your normal routine. A single traffic stop in Lake Charles, Sulphur, or the surrounding Calcasieu Parish communities quickly opens up two separate, fast-moving legal fronts: an administrative battle to safeguard your driving privileges with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), … Read more
A high-profile Southwest Louisiana criminal case is back in the headlines today, and it raises two legal questions that are far more common than most people realize — questions that apply to anyone facing felony charges in Louisiana, not just former mayors. Today, a presiding judge in Beauregard Parish judge heard — and ultimately denied — a … Read more
If you are a parent in Lake Charles going through a divorce or custody dispute — or if you already have a custody order in place — a monumental shift in Louisiana family law is officially on the horizon. Starting August 1, 2026, new legislation (Act 605) will dramatically change how courts across the state, … Read more
If you were hurt in an accident in Louisiana, one of the most important things you need to know is the state’s two-year statute of limitations. This rule controls how long you have to file a personal injury claim. Many people do not realize how fast that time can pass, especially when they are dealing with … Read more
How Louisiana Probation Violation Laws Work Probation can be a crucial second chance. Instead of serving an immediate jail sentence, a judge may allow an individual convicted of an offense to remain in the community. With this opportunity comes strict responsibility. People in the Louisiana criminal justice system on probation are given the space to … Read more
If you face a DWI charge in Southwest Louisiana, navigating the legislative changes from the recent state legislative session is crucial. Louisiana’s 2026 Act 49 did not simply create a new DWI penalty. It amended R.S. 14:334(A) to make ignition-interlock restrictions easier to enforce when the IID requirement comes from probation, bail/release conditions, or another … Read more
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