Free Consultation: (985) 892-1955Tap to Call This Lawyer
Ellen Cronin Badeaux

Ellen Cronin Badeaux

Aggressive and experienced litigators, reasonable mediator, available notaries
  • Family Law, Divorce, Personal Injury ...
  • Louisiana
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileQ&ASocial Media
Biography

Ellen put herself through both undergraduate and law school. She a married, mother of two. Both her husband and daughter are also attorneys as are a nephew, father-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law and one brother-in-law who was elected judge. She was drawn to the areas of family law, criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury and has never changed course. She has practiced in Ascension, East Baton Rouge Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes for her entire 28 years of legal experience including, Amite, Baton Rouge, Chalmette, Covington, Denham Springs, Franklinton, Gonzales, Gretna, Hammond, Harvey, Kenner, Livingston, Madisonville, Mandeville, Metairie, New Orleans and Slidell at the City Court, District Court and Appellate Court levels.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Animal & Dog Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, dwi, dog bite, criminal and white collar crime consultations by phone or in office. Free phone family law, divorce, custody, child support, mediation, domestic violence, juvenile law, and interdiction consultations and $50 office consultations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    VISA, MC, Discover & American Express
  • Contingent Fees
    For personal injury, car accidents and wrongful death only
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • English
  • French
Professional Experience
Founder
Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC
- Current
Associate
Law Office of State Rep Dan Claitor
-
Law Clerk
Habans, Bologna & Carriere
-
Internship
Federal Public Defender
-
Education
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. (1992)
Honors: Moot Court, Highest grade federal criminal law.
Activities: Association of Women Law Students, Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity, Art Director for educational video, The Tax Consequences of Divorce.
Placeholder image for education.
Tulane University
B.A. (1988)
Honors: 3.5 GPA, Dean's List, Alpha Sigma Lamda Honorary Society, paper accepted for permanent collection Howard Tilton Library.
Tulane University Logo
Professional Associations
International Bar Association
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Bar Association
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
22d JDC Bar Association
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Inns of Court
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Association for Justice
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Jefferson Bar Association
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Louisiana State Bar Association  # 22028
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
New Orleans Bar Association
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Federal Bar Association
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Billing Practices Can Improve Collection
Briefly Speaking, New Orleans Bar Association Newsletter
Speaking Engagements
How to Select a Family Law Attorney, Cable TV production
It's the Law
Certifications
Qualified family and civil mediator
Louisiana Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Notary Public
State Notary Board
Jefferson Parish Juvenile Ad Hoc Judicial Panel
Jefferson Judiciary
Licensed attorney
Louisiana State Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Legal Answers
3281 Questions Answered
Q. My husband's truck was stolen and documents were taken to a notary public and were signed with out him being there.
A: Make a criminal complaint with the Sheriff and then go to Motor Vehicles
Q. minor child was injured in an accident, and the absent dad gets compensated. Why? Name on birth certificate
A: Get a family law attorney to put a lien and restraining order on disbursement of any funds to father.
Q. My ex husband & I have joint custody. I moved 2 states away but did not notify him of said move until 3 months after.
A: You need to hire a custody lawyer immediately.
View More Answers
Contact & Map
Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC
[Also by appointment in New Orleans and Slidell]
324 N. Theard St.
Covington, LA 70433
Telephone: (985) 892-1955
Cell: (504) 669-0020
Fax: (985) 892-1023
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: During this time of Covid, we are meeting with clients, having hearings, mediating cases and notarizing documents by phone conference or video.