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Stephen Rue

Stephen Rue

5-REVIEWS - VOTED "BEST ATTORNEY," "2024 TOP ATTORNEY," "2024 SUPER LAWYER"
  • Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Family Law ...
  • District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York
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Voted "BEST ATTORNEY" in Gambit Weekly "Best of New Orleans"

5-STAR YELP, GOOGLE, AVVO and Lawyers.com Reviews.

Stephen Rue is selected as the 2021 "TOP ATTORNEY" by New Orleans Magazine.

Stephen Rue is selected as a 2021 SUPER LAWYER. He is the founder of BEST ATTORNEYS OF AMERICA.

HAPPY CLIENTS have given testimonials saying, "Mr. Rue is the Best!"
"Extremely Competent"
"Truly a Blessing."
"A Beast in the Courtroom"
"Extremely Happy!"
"Highly Recommend"
"Powerful Attorney"
"Beyond Expectations"
"Great Results"

Attorney Stephen Rue and his associated attorneys have handled thousands of cases with over 35 years of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law experience.

Rue has settled multi-million dollar personal injury cases and can handle you case. Results vary.

Rue helps in criminal defense of Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug Charges,
DWI/DUI, Domestic Violence, Domestic Battery, Battery, Theft & Shoplifting,
Sex Crimes, Probation & Parole Violations, Revocations, Expungements
Traffic and Speeding Tickets
GET OUT OF JAIL!

Rue is Voted "Best Divorce Lawyer" Gambit. Powerful Child Custody Litigator. Stephen Rue is a well know and respected Family Law Attorney.

Rue attorneys represents in New Orleans, Jefferson Parish (including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero), St. Tammany Parish (including Covington, Mandeville, Slidell), St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Washington, East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, St. James, Ascension, Lafayette, Assumption, Iberia, and Terrebonne Parishes.

Call Stephen Rue for a Consultation Today. His Law Offices in New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, Gretna, and Covington; Telephones are answered 24/7 by you calling the main telephone number at (504)529-5000 (985)871-0008.
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(* Free Consultation for Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Clients)

Practice Areas
    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
    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
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
    DUI & DWI
    Legal Malpractice
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Nursing Home Abuse
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Juvenile Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    We accept contingency fee arrangements on Personal Injury Cases.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Any Consultation Fee on Family Law Cases Apply to the Retainer Fee should we be retained.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Louisiana
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Stephen Rue & Associates
- Current
Attorney
Johnson & McAlpine
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Intern Law Clerk
United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
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Education
Harvard Law School
other
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Honors: Leadership and Negotiations Certification
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Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
J.D. (1988)
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Awards
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
Super Lawyers 2021
Super Lawyers
Top Lawyer
Inside New Orleans
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Top Attorney
New Orleans Magazine
BEST ATTORNEY
Gambit Best of New Orleans
Best Divorce Lawyer
Gambit Best of New Orleans
Professional Associations
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates
Member
Current
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Best Attorneys of America
CEO
Current
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Best Lawers
Member
Current
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National Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Current
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New Orleans Magazine TOP LAWYERS
Recipient
- Current
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New Orleans Magazine
Legal Kingfish
- Current
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American Bar Association
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 4212833
Member
- Current
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Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Super Lawyers
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Louisiana Child Custody, Visitation and Child Support Guide
Louisiana Divorce Handbook
Louisiana DWI Guide
Speaking Engagements
Demonstrative Evidence, Loyola Law School
Demonstrative Evidence, Loyola School of Law
Demonstrative Evidence, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Demonstrative Evidence, Tulane Law School, New Orleans
Demonstrative Evidence, Loyola Law School Skills Program, New Orleans
Loyola Law School Skills Program (1990 - 2002)
Certifications
Leadership and Negotiations
Harvard Law School
Certified Life Coach
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Kenner Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
Kenner, LA Office
3309 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
Telephone: (504) 529-5000
Fax: (504) 443-5533
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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Westbank Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
Gretna, LA Office
422 Derbigny Street
Gretna, LA 70053
Telephone: (504) 529-5000
Fax: (504) 443-5533
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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St. Tammany Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
Covington, LA Office
416 N. Vermont Street
Covington, LA 70433
Telephone: (985) 302-0000
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Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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New Orleans Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
1100 Poydras Street
Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70163
Telephone: (504) 529-5000
Fax: (504) 443-5533
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Notice: Always Open 24/7
Metairie Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
1 Galleria Blvd.
Suite 1900
Metairie, LA 70001
Telephone: (504) 529-5000
Monday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: Always Open 24/7
Slidell Law Office of Stephen Rue & Associates
Slidell, LA
1361 Corporate Square Dr
Ste C
Slidell, LA 70458
Telephone: (504) 529-5000
Fax: (504) 443-5533
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Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours