Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Covington Area

We have 27 years of experience in family law, criminal defense, plaintiff personal injury, civil and domestic mediation and as a notary public.  CALL.  As tough litigators and an objective mediator you stay in charge of the tone and tenor of your case.  Our support staff, with -more than 20 years of combined experience, are helpful and knowledgeable.. We represent clients in the following cities: Amite, Baton Rouge, Bogalusa, Chalmette, Covington, Denham Springs, Donaldsonville, Franklinton, Gonzales, Greensburg, Gretna, Hammond, Harvey, Kenner, Livingston, Madisonville, Mandeville, Metairie, New Orleans and Slidell; and in the following parishes: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington; in both district court and the court of appeal.. Walk in notary Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. $25. Family law consultations Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom $50 or phone FREE. All personal injury consultations Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom or phone FREE. All criminal defense consultations Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom $50 or phone FREE.. St. Tammany Parish Traffic Court $250. Mediation by Zoom or phone 2 hrs. minimum Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $600.. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT NOW!

Stephen Rue is Voted "BEST ATTORNEY" and is 5 STAR RATED.  RUE LAW FIRM is voted 2025 BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM. 2025 BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM. And Silver 2025 BEST FAMILY LAW FIRM in Best of St. Tammany. Certified by HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, Rue excels in his client represenation and litigation skills. Stephen Rue is selected as a 2025 SUPER LAWYER and in 2025 BEST LAWYERS. In 2025 -2020, in 2025 nd 2024 Rue has been voted an ELITE LAWYER by Inside NewOrleans Magazine. Rue was voted by local attorneys as a "TOP LAWYER" in New Orleans Magazine.  Stephen Rue is the powerful legal advocate for you.  Rue has been voted "BEST ATTORNEY' in Gambit Weekly's Best of New Orleans Poll 2012.  Rated as a 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 SUPER LAWYER.  Numerous 5 STAR YELP RATINGS and Testimonials.  Stephen Rue is very well known as an extremely experienced attorney who is highly respected and highly recommended by former clients and members of the community.  In fact, lawyers and judges have recommended Stephen Rue for firneds and family members in need of a great attorney.  Clients say that Stephen Rue is simply OUSTANDING.  VOTED BEST Divorce Lawyer each and every time awarded by Best of New Orleans. Stephen Rue is the author of 4 family law books. Rue serves on the Family Law committee for the Louisiana State Bar Association. He has represented thousands of Rue is the Recipient of the 2025 - 2020 AVVO Client Choice Award.  Rue's certification from Harvard Law School is through his studies at Harvard in Negotiation and Leadership.. Stephen Rue is the Senior Attorney at the law firm of Stephen Rue & Associates which has three law offices in the Greater New Orleans area, including offices in New Olreans, Gretna and Kenner, Louisiana.. Stephen Rue and his team of attorneys can represent clients in three main areas of law:. PERSONAL INJURY - Stephen Rue & Associates has represented thousands of clients having settlements and judgments in the millions of dollars. (Individual results of course vary). Whether in a car accident, a medical malpractice suit or slip and fall case, Stephen Rue is ready to help you today.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Stephen Rue's team of lawyers include a former Assistant District Attorney for Jefferson Parish and other experienced lawyers, including Stephen Rue, with extensive criminal defense representation experience.  Whether one has a drug charge, theft charge, domestic violence charge, revocation of probation, DUI/DWI, traffic offenses, speeding, major felony cases and minor misdemeanors, and expungements, Stephen Rue will be able to assist you.. FAMILY LAW - Stephen Rue has been Voted Best Divorce Lawyer in New Orleans for two consecutive years by Gambit Weekly Readers Poll.  Additionally, Stephen Rue is the best selling author of four books on the subject of Louisiana Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Abuse, Community Property and all other family law topics. His most recent book can be found on and is entitled Louisiana Divorce Handbook.  Rue has represented over 2,000 clients in divorce, custody, support and property matters throughout Louisiana.  He is ready to assist you today.. Stephen Rue and his experienced team of attorneys primarilly assists clients in Courts in the following areas: St. Amannay Parish, New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish.  Rue represents individuals with leagal problems in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Covington, Slidell, Hahnville, Destrehan, Boutte, LaPlace, Reserve, the Entire Northshore, Westbank, Eastbank, and surrrounding parishes and cities throughout Louisiana.. Contact Attorney Stephen Rue today!

Since 1999, I represented clients in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their family law issues, such as divorce and custody, as well as defended client charged with crimes for petty misdemeanors up through murder, and literally everything in between.. People needing my services do not call me when everything is going well in their life.  When people call me to get my help, they are havinga bad day.  People call me when they need help.  No one wakes up and plans to get arrrested.  No one gets married thinking that they will end up getting divorced.  No one envisions a custody battle when their child is born.  Unfortunately, in life, these things happen.  If these things are going in your life, and you need a lawyer to help you, contact me and we will discuss your options.. I can be reached via email at or at my law office phone numbers of: Northern Kentucky or Greater Cincinnati.

My entire practice of law has centered around Northern Kentucky. I have been lucky to have been a part of the legal system from many different view points. I started my legal career as an Assistant Public Advocate or what many know as a public defender. This allowed me to experience the criminal and civil courts through the eyes of those who were charged with a criminal or civil offense. I obtained valuable bench and jury trial experience that has had a great influence on my ability to litigate. After being with the Public Advocacte's office I became an Assitant Kenton County Attorney where i obtained the experience of seeing the system from the other perspective. After almost 5 years in this position, I joined with my Law Partner and create Roush & Stilz, P.S.C. with the intent of providing excellent legal representation to those in need of assistance.

Mr. Thurman received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from William & Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia. While attending William and Mary, he was a member of the Business Law Society and the George Wythe Society. Mr. Thurman is admitted to practice law in Virginia and is certified to practice criminal defense in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile and domestic relations cases. Mr. Thurman is also a qualified Guardian ad Litem for children in the twenty-fifth judicial district of Virginia.

Jere Mason is a disciplined advocate that believes every client deserves someone who will battle to protect their legal interests. Throughout his life he has used his "never quit" attitude and aggressive style to achieve success in the business world, martial arts realm, as a law enforcement officer, and now as your attorney. Mr. Mason stands ready to bring his years of experience to your aid and aggressively protect your interest.

I handle each case individually because it is personal for each client.  With over 25 years of actual practice experience concentrating primarily criminal/DUI defense and family/domestic law primarily in Northern Kentucky (Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties) as well as Cincinnati, Ohio.. In my posts here and on my blog, I often refer to my family since that is the most important piece of life. I feel that it is important to my practice and my ability to provide service that I maintain a separate family and social life away from the office. This realization helps me remember why I am a lawyer and how important family is to my clients.. Aside from law, I enjoy gym, running, golfing to get my mind away from the office. I also enjoy new restaurants and travel to the many islands, particularly in the Caribbean where I always read a new book or 3. I also regularly follow my son on the college track circuit.

I found myself drawn to the practice of law right out of high school and enjoy helping people and defending their rights.  Outside of my practice, I enjoy the outdoors.

I chose the practice of law because I believe in the fundamental rights that everyone has to a fair trial, to parent their children, to protect their property, and to be safe from incursions onto those rights. I primarily practice in the county I grew up, Tipton, in as well as surrounding counties such as Shelby, Haywood, Lauderdale, and enjoy hunting, fishing, watching sports, and spending time with my dog, Ora Mae.

I am a former Marine Sergeant, and retired Soldier.  During my military years I was deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope and to Southwest Asia for Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Combat has left me appreciative of life and prepared me for my current occupation.. I am an experienced defense lawyer, and take my obligations to my clients seriously. I stay up to date on the latest legal research, have taken hundreds of hours of specialized training in criminal defense.. I am a father of 3 children, and have been married for 27 years.

Hello, my name is Ravi Shah and I am an attorney who practices primarily in the area of Criminal Defese.  Our firm also handles personal injury cases.  We practice primarily in court rooms all over South East Louisiana with the bulk of our clients residing in St. Tammany, Orleans, or Jefferson Parish.  Our firm offers a free initial consultation to all clients, so please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment.

Founding attorney Bryan Huffman is a trial lawyer who protects his clients’ interests by seeking solutions that make sense – according to your personal situation and the law. He has significant experience in general litigation, criminal defense, appellate law, and commercial law. Further, he was a former member of the USAF JAG Corps, where he acted as both a prosecutor in the Military Courts-Martial and the Chief of Military Justice. He gained significant experience by prosecuting crimes in courts-martial and handling many administrative and personnel cases, which formed his current focus on civil rights issues. If you are interested in resolving your case and not looking to fight for the sake of fighting, Bryan Huffman is the lawyer for you.

Collins & Hepler, PLC is a small law firm offering a diversified practice, with a focus on personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, traffic infractions, real estate litigation, veterans’ benefits, and elder law, including Medicaid planning, estate planning, and guardianships, along with such basic legal services as deeds, wills, powers of attorney, and adoptions.. At Collins & Hepler, PLC, we approach each case with care and integrity. We are privileged to have enjoyed a long history of service to the Alleghany Highlands and surrounding areas, and we are proud of our record of success. We strive to provide personalized, principled, and aggressive representation, whether defending a simple traffic citation, or pursuing a complex appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Born in Lexington, Ky and raised just north in Georgetown, Ky, I am a country girl who always wanted to be in a big city. This led me to Northern Kentucky University for my undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law. Actively involved at NKU, I continued there to earn my law degree. While at Chase College of Law I was selected to be on the Trial Advocacy Team where I spent two years preparing for and putting on mock trials. This experience was invaluable to me and provided me the skill and drive necessary to win cases in court. After law school I spent years at a medium-sized firm furthering my skills and knowledge. In October of 2022 I made the decision to go out on my own and open up my own law firm.. Although I have practiced in many areas, I chose to focus my work on mainly family and criminal law, in addition to providing Wills and other estate planning documents. I chose to focus in these areas because my drive to become an attorney has always stemmed from empowering people. To me, empowerment means not only personal empowerment, but using my skills, devoting my career to, and gaining the knowledge and ability to help others empower themselves. In criminal law, per our constitution, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty, however that is often forgotten. In family law, false accusations are consistently made by a party trying to gain an advantage. In both instances, you need an attorney that keeps the truth at the forefront and ensures that the Judge or Jury hear that truth. It takes a strong and determined attorney to fight against false accusations. I became an attorney to protect people from harm whether that is physical, mental, and emotional harm or harmful false allegations. I truly love practicing law. It is what I was built for - to empower clients in their legal battles.

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a founding partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. He has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project. Tom focuses his practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, insurance defense, business litigation, and various other areas of law. Tom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Northern Kentucky. He currently lives in Northern Kentucky.

Before you hire an attorney, you owe it to yourself to speak with Matthew Champagne first. He prides himself on professionalism, service, and integrity in representing his clients. Mr. Champagne understands that your case requires and deserves the most experienced and diligent trial lawyer who will adamantly pursue and defend your interests. Mr. Champagne also possesses the knowledge and understanding of the law and the courts needed to be successful for you.. From his Criminal Justice and Law degrees to his police experience, Matthew has focused his entire life on the multiple facets and phases of the justice system. His knowledge of the law and ability to communicate enables this attorney to pursue any legal issue with confidence and thoroughness.. After accepting your case, Mr. Champagne promises to aggressively research your issues and advocate for you to the best of his ability. He promises to keep you informed throughout the entire process and that your best interest will ALWAYS be his primary concern. Mr. Champagne takes a tenacious and industrious approach to working your case and a personal interest in doing so.

Before opening Josh McIntosh Law, Josh worked as a federal Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable William O. Bertelsman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and as a felony prosecutor for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Through working for Judge Bertelsman as well as the three years he spent representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, he developed a strong passion for all aspects of being a trial attorney, including litigating, counseling, negotiating, writing, and researching. As a life-long citizen of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati Area, Josh now devotes his practice to serving those in his community by providing them with high-quality, results-oriented legal representation.. During his federal judicial clerkship he further developed his excellent legal writing and research skills—both indispensable qualities for an effective trial attorney—which culminated in a published federal appellate opinion that he drafted for a case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Additionally, during his time as a felony prosecutor, he cultivated his oral advocacy, counseling, and negotiation proficiency. For example, he represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky in numerous felony jury trials while contemporaneously managing an average caseload of above 140 felony cases, negotiating plea deals for these cases, and providing advice and counsel to police officers, victims, and witnesses on a daily basis.. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in History, Josh earned his law degree at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he worked to hone his skills through his superior work ethic and passion for success. Results of his efforts included graduating in 2012 cum laude and in the top 20% of his class, serving as a lead editor on the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as a member of the Moot Court Board, the publication of two articles, and receiving the Henry Clay Scholar academic scholarship.

Although a native of New York, Tracy graduated from Tulane University in 1986, before receiving her Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School and returned to New Orleans over 27 years ago.. While living in New York, Tracy was an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County for over 5 years. She is at home in a court room thanks to the experience she earned at the District Attorney’s office with extensive misdemeanor and felony trials, presentation of over 125 cases to the grand jury and homicide grand jury, oral argument before appellate court, and countless hearings.. Tracy has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is experienced in all aspects of Family Law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence and property matters. She is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and St. Tammany Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in Louisiana and New York. Tracy has the highest possible AV Preeminent rating in the Martindale-Hubbell directory.

A persuasive and successful trial lawyer, Darrell captures the respect of clients and jurors alike after practicing law for 31 years. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has extensive skill in criminal cases ranging from complex DUI’s, Assaults, Thefts, Robberies, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, to Murder. Darrell’s presence can immediately be felt within the courtroom as he is an accomplished litigator for those in need of criminal defense lawyer who they can trust.. Originally a Certified Operating Room Assistant for 17 years, it is also Darrell’s prior experience within the medical industry that gives Darrell an advantage over many other civil lawyers. Darrell is well-versed and knowledgeable within the medical field to provide adept representation for those who seek civil remedies against responsible parties, and is a lawyer who his clients can count on.

**COVID-19 update: we are open for business**. Being accused of a crime can be a traumatic experience. If you find yourself accused of a crime, you need a criminal defense lawyer that will fight for your freedom. The criminal defense team at Michael Capdeboscq is committed to mounting our clients a defense that is designed to ensure they walk away with minimal fines and penalties.