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John J. Finckbeiner Jr.
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Biography
With over two decades of professional, hands-on experience in legal representation and defense, John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. is your local attorney for criminal defense, family law, personal injury cases, and more.
Dedicated to quality work and optimal results, call John J. Finckbeiner, Jr. for a lawyer you can rely on.
Awards
The National Trial Lawyers: Top Trial Lawyer Awards, 2014 - 2018
Top Attorneys of North America: Exclusive Diamond Top Attorney, 2017 - 2018
American Jurist Institute: Top Trial Lawyer Award, 2017
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, 2015 - 2018
Associations & Memberships
American Bar Association
Louisiana Bar Association
Jefferson Parish Bar Association
St. Bernard Parish Bar Association
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana Association for Justice (Board of Governors)
American Association for Justice
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Million Dollar Advocates
Top Trial Lawyers in America
Top Attorneys of North America
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Car Accident
75%
37 years | 5,000 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
37 years | 7,500 cases
Divorce and Separation
5%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-350 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 38 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Law Office of John J. Finckbeiner, Jr., APLC
2203 Pakenham Drive, Chalmette, LA, 70043
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Posted by Greg | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
John Finckbeiner
Was in an accident in New Orleans as a tourist. Came across a billboard for John. Could not have made a better choice. They were prfoessional, fair and honest. All you could ask for. Greg K ST Louis, MO
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Suspension Deferred With Probation issued in LA, 2016
updated on 06/06/2016Suspension deferred means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Public Reprimand issued in LA, 2012
updated on 04/15/2014Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top Trial Lawyer Award, American Jurist Institute
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Finckbeiner & Robin
2014 - 2014
Ad Hoc in Traffic Court for the City of New Orleans, Louisiana Supreme Court
Associations
2000 - Present
Supreme Court of the United States of AmericaMember
1996 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1994 - Present
Top Attorneys of North AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Million Dollar AdvocatesMember
1989 - Present
United States District Court Eastern District of LouisianaMember
1989 - Present
United States District Court Middle District of LouisianaMember
1988 - Present
Lousiana Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Jefferson Davis Parish Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember
1988 - Present
Academy of American Trial LawyersMember
1988 - Present
St. Bernard Parish Bar AssociationMember
Kiwanis Association of America
Member
World Trade Center Association
Member
St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
Member
New Orleans Bar Association, Tax Law Committee
Member
Education
1987
Southern University Law Center
Juris Doctor
1983
Loyola University New Orleans
BS - Bachelor of Science
1977
Chalmette High School
Languages
English