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We have 33 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, 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. in person or by Zoom $100 or by phone FREE
All personal injury consultations Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in person, by Zoom or phone FREE
All criminal defense consultations Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in person or by Zoom $100 or bu phone FREE.
St. Tammany Parish Traffic Court $300
Mediation by Zoom or phone 2 hrs. minimum Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $1000.
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Fighting for family, criminal and personal injury clients and facilitating neutral mediations for 33 years.
50/50 custody is the default in Louisiana. But it may not be in your child's or grandchild's best interest. Review the facts with us before you agree to anything less. If the custodian has relocated the children outside of Louisiana or more than 75 miles away, the deadline to object is six months
Do NOT give a statement to law enforcement before you have hired us. We will file to reduce your bond and obtain all evidence the District Attorney intends to use against you.
You have only 15 days to request a hearing to keep your license. If the stop or the test were not necessary, performed correctly or you think you were profiled, you need us to obtain the video and review the police report before you plead.
Your divorce could take as little as 45 days or as many as 365 days. Let us represent you to get you any support you are entitled to, keep you in the home or to get a speedy divorce.
Divorce, custody, spousal and child support, interdiction & adoption are stressful. Let us handle the details and the stress for you. Do NOT enter a Consent Judgment before you have us review it or you may regret it later..
IMMEDIATE medical attention is needed in a personal injury case. Next you need a lawyer to represent you BEFORE you give a statement to your insurance or the other driver's insurance.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
Family
25%
Personal Injury
20%
Child Custody
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Awards
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2022 2018 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 33 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC
(985) 892-1023
Fax
324 N Theard St, Covington, LA, 70433-2836
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By appointment only, 1539 Jackson Ave., Ste 430, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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By appointment only, 500 Ponchartrain Dr., Slidell, LA, 70458
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Posted by Wade | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Thank You Ellen!
Thank you Ellen and team for sticking out a 2 year adoption battle with me. Your professionalism and dedication for doing what was right for the child has paid off. I am a new first time father and could not be prouder.
Posted by Bill | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Fair
I have been a client of Ellen Cronin Badeaux for over a decade. Ellen and her team have been with me through a divorce and a few business ventures. Ellen has been there every step of the way, and continues to be everything you need in an attorney. Sharp, clever and fair.
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Helped me beat the odds
As a father who was never married to my Child's mother, the odds were already stacked against me when trying to alter our custody arrangement. The Firm, those odds and better secure what was best for my daughter and Ms. Leslie helped me overcome those odds. The staff are very professional, and per...
Posted by Buck | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
The Older Sister I Never Had
For seven years my family has kept Ellen on retainer. She has assisted us with adoptions, custody and visitation for my grandchildren, traffic violations, powers of attorney and numerous other family issues. She's like a slightly older sister to me. She tells me the way it is and doesn't sugarcoat ...
Posted by marta | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Hope for our grandson's future
Our daughter died suddenly in August, leaving her 3 year old son in the custody of his father, just released from Angola. We provided lots of monatary and other support, but he just isn't up to being a good father. I had a lawyer who was very iffy about our being able to get custody. We hired Ellen....
Ellen Cronin Badeaux's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ellen’s legal ability, knowledge, and trial experience, far exceed most attorneys. I have worked on several cases with/against her and she is always a formidable opponent. She is aggressive but can be reasonable. She represents her clients with great skill and compassion. She is also an amazing person and very talented trial attorney. Highly recommended."
"My relationship with Ellen has been a source of inspiration and information. She is determined and relentlessly advocates for her clients. I am fairly new to the profession/art and I constantly have questions. I can always count on her knowledge and experience and she has never failed to help me when I needed it. I would recommend Ellen Badeaux to my family."
"I have read several of Ms. Badeaux's answers on Avvo. She writes extremely well. Her grasp of the law is impeccable. Her style is concise and professional, with a touch of common-street-sense. Well written attorneys are a scarcity. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ellen is a courteous, professional and reasonable attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Throughout my sixty plus years as a Louisiana attorney specializing in personal injury law, I have made a practice of associating competent attorneys on various, complex cases to ensure the best results possible for my clients. In recent years, my firm has associated Ellen Cronin Badeaux of Covington, Louisiana on several active cases in our office. Mrs. Badeaux projects personal warmth and empathy, as well as confidence and competence with our shared clients. Her law firm brings unique skill sets to these cases, and quickly spots the important legal aspects involved in them. Her writing skills are excellent, focused and concise, as are her courtroom strategies. Our firm highly recommends Ellen Badeaux in cases involving personal injury, domestic and criminal law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Badeaux combines practicality with her extensive knowledge of the law. In working with her, she has always demonstrated her ability to understand the needs of the client and the means necessary to satisfy these needs."
"Experienced and aggressive, I have worked with Ellen previously on matters and was impressed with her dedication to clients and their individual needs."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Certificate of Achievement, Loyola Law School
1991
Moot Court, Loyola Law School
N/A
Qualified family and civil mediator, Louisiana State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
N/A
Notary Public, State Notary Board
N/A
Jefferson Parish Juvenile Ad Hoc Judicial Panel, Jefferson Judiciary
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Mediator, Notary, Ellen Cronin Badeaux, LLC
1993 - 1994
Associate, Law Office of Daniel Claitor
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, Habans & Carriere
1991 - 1991
Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
International Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
22nd JDC Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2002 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1993 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Jefferson Bar AssociaitonMember
1993 - Present
Federal Bar AssociaitonMember
Louisiana State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Member
American Association of University Women
Member
Association of Women Attorneys
Member
New Orleans Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service Steering Committee
Executive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Richardson v. Richardson
McIntyre v. Becker, 918 So. 2d 40 (LA. 4th Cir.)
Desai v. Desai, 817 So. 2d 230 (La. 5th Cir. 2002)
Education
2007
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Qualified mediator
1992
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.),
1988
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Speaking Engagements
1996
It's the Law - Cable TV production
How to Select a Family Law Attorney
Publications
1996
It's the Law
How to Select a Family Law Attorney
1996
Briefly Speaking (New Orleans Bar Association)
Billing Practices Can Improve Collection
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
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Ellen earned significant contribution points in 2024.
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