Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Lafayette Area

Philip C. Kobetz has practiced law since earning his degree from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1980. As a personal injury trial attorney, he has obtained millions in verdicts and settlements, fighting for clients who have suffered injuries due to negligence. His experience and dedication ensure that clients receive strong legal representation.. He is also a board-certified family law practitioner with a focus on divorce and community property litigation. Whether handling personal injury claims or family law disputes, he provides strategic legal counsel to help clients navigate challenging situations.

Originally from Houma, Louisiana, Rachel received her undergraduate degree in business management from LSU in 2002 and graduated from LSU’s Law Center in 2007. During law school, Rachel was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Board, and an inter-school trial competition team. She then practiced with a general practice law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana for six years in the areas of family law, defense litigation, plaintiff personal injury litigation, and commercial law.. Rachel has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, community property, filiation actions, disavowal actions, and protective orders. With her experience and dedication to clients, Rachel is highly effective in managing a vast array of family law disputes.. As an active member of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association, Rachel has organized several successful community outreach events in Acadiana such as Wills for Heroes and Advice, Attorneys, Answers. She is also a member of the American Inn of Court of Acadiana.. Rachel and her husband, Andrew, live in Lafayette and have two children, Corinne and Grant.

Mr. Stanford is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and he has been practicing law since 1993. The majority of his practice is in the area of divorce and family law and he is experienced in all matters pertaining thereto, at both the trial and appellate court level. In addition, Mr. Stanford also maintains a general litigation practice as well. He has, and continues to represent, clients in matters involving liquidations, contract disputes, employment disputes, oilfield litigation, contractor and construction disputes, redhibition and warranty disputes, successions and various damage claims, both on the plaintiffs' and defendants' sides. Mr. Stanford has extensive litigation experience.

Mr. Galjour is a lifelong resident of the State of Louisiana. Born in New Orleans, he was raised in Lafourche Parish until his family moved to Lafayette when he was five years old. He attended Cathedral-Carmel School and St. Thomas Moore High School before attending Louisiana State University and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.. After completing law school and being sworn into the bar on October 22, 2009, Mr. Galjour clerked for the Honorable Judge Edward B. Broussard in the 15th Judicial District Court, Division C, encompassing Lafayette, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes in 2010. Mr. Galjour then clerked for the Honorable Judge Anne L. Simon pro tempore and the Honorable H. Ward Fontenot pro tempore in the 15th Judicial District Court, Division M - Family Court, in the wake of the Honorable Phyllis M. Keaty's election to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals in 2011.. Mr. Galjour’s practice has been focused on family law matters since 2014. Mr. Galjour is licensed to practice in all state courts and has recently attained the status of Family Law Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

Luisa is an attorney practicing primarily in the areas of civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law.  She is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana (2013); the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2013); and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2013).. Luisa was born in Morristown, New Jersey and grew up in The Woodlands, Texas. She attended Purdue University for undergraduate and continued her education at Valparaiso University where she obtained a Masters in Psychology and a Juris Doctor in 2012.. Luisa began her career volunteering for District 4 Pro Bono Corporation and Indiana Legal Services, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana where she was awarded the "Pro Bono Attorney of the Year" in 2013. Luisa was then hired to manage and direct Wabash Valley Volunteer Attorneys, Inc., a Pro Bono corporation managed by the Indiana Bar Foundation, where Luisa single handedly operated legal aid programs in 8 Indiana counties which provided legal services to the indigent population. In 2014, Luisa went on to private practice when she joined Raquet, Vandenbosch & Steele, in Kokomo, Indiana as an Associate where she represented many individuals in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Litigation. In 2016 she was hired as Deputy Public Defender for Howard County where she served as a public defender for 5 was then invited to join Gambs Mucker & Bauman in Lafayette, Indiana where her work focused mostly on Civil Litigation, Family Law and Criminal Law. Luisa is now an independent practitioner dedicated to providing personalized legal services while building strong, long term attorney-client relationships.. In addition to running her own practice, Luisa White also currently serves as the Executive Director of Legal Aid Corp. of Tippecanoe County.. Luisa is fluent in Spanish and works closely with Hispanic communities all over Indiana assisting them with various civil and criminal matters that affect their immigration status.. Luisa believes in a strong work ethic and puts her clients first, listens to them, and finds effective resolutions to their legal issues.

I practice family law because I am dedicated to helping clients protect what matters most — their families and their financial well-being. I see my role as a supportive ally, guiding clients through the legal process with clarity and compassion.. I am a strong proponent of negotiated settlements to achieve the best possible outcomes in family law matters. When settlement is not possible, I am courtroom-ready and experienced in advocating for my clients’ rights. I approach each case as unique, favoring carefully tailored strategies to best protect and advance my clients’ interests.. I am active in the Contra Costa County Bar Association and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I also volunteer with The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County and Legal Access Alameda.. Representative Matters:• Secured favorable custody rulings in two domestic violence restraining order cases by uncovering fabricated evidence, including falsified text messages and a fraudulent negative drug test.• Successfully opposed a motion for a substantial increase in child support obligations, prevailing based on case law limiting retroactive application of the court’s order.

I am committed to ensuring every client has a voice in the pursuit of justice. I prioritize listening to your concerns and making sure your voice is heard. Each step we take in your case is tailored to your goals. Whether through negotiation to secure the best settlement or litigation to defend your rights, we guide you through the entire process with your goals and concerns in mind. This approach ensures that we are aligned with what you want, need, and deserve.

At Law Office of Theresa A Baumgartner, we take our clients’ cases very seriously. We keep our firm small so that we can give each client a lot of personal attention. We respond to every need and inquiry as soon as possible and in an honest and straightforward manner.. We believe in going the extra mile for our clients. We set them up with treatment, ensuring they get the care they need for their injuries. We have a great reputation with insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, medical providers, and others involved in your injury or accident.. Attorney Theresa Baumgartner has been successfully practicing personal injury law for over 15 years. She graduated with a law degree from Golden Gate University. Theresa also has a master’s degree from University of San Francisco (USF) in Sports & Fitness and an undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University.