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Ariel K. DiGiulio
also known as Ariel Karma DiGiulio
About Ariel
Biography
Ariel K. DiGiulio practices criminal defense and civil litigation in both state and federal courts. She, along with her partner and mentor, Dylan Utley, have a combined 19 years of criminal defense experience. She is a member of several criminal and civil law associations and sits on the board of the Humane Society of Louisiana. She graduated cum laude from Loyola New Orleans School of Law, where she was named a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar for graduating in the top 10% of her class. She was a member of the Loyola Maritime Law Journal and also received Loyola's Law Excellence Awards in Copyright Law, Sales and Leases, and Constitutional Law Seminar. While in law school, Ariel co-founded the first student animal law organization at Loyola Law School and has since started an Animal Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Ms. DiGiulio also sits on the Orleans Parish Juvenile Criminal Defense Conflict Panel.
Ariel graduated cum laude from the University of New Orleans in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Management.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Louisiana for 20 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
DiGiulio Utley, LLC
530 Powder Street, Suite 3, New Orleans, LA, 70114
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Ariel K. DiGiulio's Reviews
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Posted by Stephanie | April 26, 2013
Ms. DiGiulio really saved the day for me!
My past experience with attorneys has left me hesitant to ever trust any again. Well, Ms. DiGiulio and her partners proved me wrong. On my first phone call to the firm, I was immediately treated as if I were family. I assumed that my matter [expungement] would take months to resolve. Ms. DiGiulio ha...
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2013
Highly recommend
Thank you, DiGiulio Utley! Ariel and Dylan handled our matter with the highest level of professionalism and competency. I couldn't have asked for more aggressive attorneys or for a better outcome. I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2012
Saved Me. Highly Recommended for DWI in New Orleans!
DiGiulio Utley helped me with a DWI while visiting New Orleans. I highly recommend contacting them if you ever need an attorney while in New Orleans.
Ariel K. DiGiulio's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have the distinct honor of having Ariel DiGiulio as my law partner. Ms. DiGiulio has an attention to detail like none other and is exceptionally gifted at ensuring that our clients' rights are preserved. She is relentless in her pursuit of the best outcome for our clients. I could not ask for a finer law partner."
Dylan Utley
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in New Orleans, St. Charles Magazine
2005
William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar, Loyola New Orleans School of Law
2004
Law Excellence Awards in Constitutional Law Seminar, Loyola New Orleans School of Law
2003
Law Excellence Awards in Copyright Law, Loyola New Orleans School of Law
2002
Law Excellence Awards in Sales and Leases, Loyola New Orleans School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, DiGiulio Utley, LLC
2007 - 2008
Member, Law Offices of Ariel K. DiGiulio
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Smith & Fawer, LLC
2005 - 2006
Associate, Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, LLP
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Innocence Project
Associations
2013 - Present
LACDL Legislative Committee on ExpungementsChair
2008 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association, Animal Law SectionChair
2008 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationDelegate - LSBA House of Delegates
2008 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association, Animal Law SectionFounding Member
Louisiana State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Felon in Possession of Firearm
Refused
Robbery
Dismissed
Education
2005
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)
1998
University of New Orleans
B.S. Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
Solo & Small Firm Annual CLE
Hot Topics in Animal Law
2012
An Overview of Animal Law
LSBA Section CLE
2011
SALDF Presentation
Tulane Law School
Publications
2011
Louisiana State Bar Journal
Federal Jury Awards $333,000 for Raid which Resulted in Cops Killing of Family Dog
2010
Louisiana State Bar Journal
VET LIABLE FOR NONPECUNIARY LOSS UNDER CONTRACT OF DEPOSIT