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Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo
also known as Vallejo Law Firm, LLC
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About Peggy
Biography
A well-respected attorney, Peggy Vallejo’s legal career is deeply rooted in her Louisiana upbringing. She hails from St. Bernard Parish, where she attended the Academy of the Holy Angels High School. Continuing her education, she completed her undergraduate studies at Tulane University and earned her J.D. from Tulane Law School. Prior to pursuing her legal career, she amassed 20 years of experience working as a legal secretary and Paralegal Manager at a St. Tammany Parish law firm focused on personal injury, family law, mass torts, and other civil matters. At the age of 44, she embraced her aspiration of becoming an attorney and successfully passed the bar in 1999, promptly establishing Vallejo Law Firm. Her practice areas include family law litigation, encompassing divorce and custody issues, alongside personal injury claims such as auto accidents and slip-and-fall cases. Having been recognized multiple times as a Top Lawyer in Family Law, Personal Injury, and Successions by New Orleans Magazine, Ms. Vallejo exemplifies a client-centered legal practice.
I can assist you with all your legal needs: car accident, divorce, successions and other civil matters!
Divorce, child custody and support are complicated matters. Let me help you untangle the web!
Call me to discuss all of your legal family needs.
I can help with all of your personal injury needs: slip & fall, auto accidents and more!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
60%
27 years | 500 cases
Family
30%
27 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
10%
27 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 26 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Vallejo Law Firm, LLC
(985) 892-6898
Fax
428 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433
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Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Probate
Posted by Aaron | March 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Peggy is thorough and professional.
I was dealing with a contentious succession. Peggy was a great guide through the legal process. She helped me understand what was going on, what I needed to do and when. She handled everything in a professional way and got us everything that we were entitled to.
Posted by Jeffery | July 16, 2015 | Probate
She is great!!!
Peggy was extremely helpful and supportive during my divorce. She was upfront and honest with me which I appreciated but also respected my decisions. She represented me well in a very trying circumstance. She also worked for my father and prepared the documents dealing with the inheritance me and ...
Peggy Gonsoulin Vallejo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Peggy is a tireless advocate for her clients and her passion for justice is evident in our interactions. I highly endorse Peggy."
"Peggy is a very bright, experienced attorney with the highest ethical standards. I have worked with her and referred matters to her as I know she will passionately and smartly represent her clients."
"Peggy is smart, successful, and client-oriented. Very friendly but also a strong attorney and advocate. For personal injury and family law needs, she has my strong endorsement."
"Peggy is a smart, professional, and zealous advocate for her clients, and is well respected in the legal community. I would refer any client to Peggy for their divorce, custody, or other family law needs."
"I strongly endorse Peggy as a family and a personal injury lawyer. If you need an attorney in the North Shore for any personal injury or family law issues, go to Peggy first."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Personal Injury Lawyer, New Orleans Magazine
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Vallejo Law Firm, LLC
1984 - 1999
Paralegal Manager, Mull & Mull
1982 - 1984
Legal Secretary, Smith & Coon
1980 - 1982
Administrative Assistant, Alexander Grant Accounting, Hawaii
Associations
2015 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
1999 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
22nd JDC Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Grandparent Custody
Grandparent Custody
Medical Malpractice
$1 Million +
Deep Vein Thrombosis
$400,000+ settlement
Education
1999
Tulane Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Tulane University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
LSBA SOLO AND SMALL FIRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DIVORCING CLIENTS AND BANKRUPTCY: AVOIDING PITFALLS AND (MAYBE EVEN) COLLABORATING DIVORCES
2013
Louisiana Bar Association Solo Conference
Family Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a collection agency suspend my divers license in California?
14 Sep 2017
Q&A
Do I need to provide commercial vehicle insurance for my employees if they drive their own vehicles while making deliveries?
16 Sep 2017
Q&A
Handicapped bus, the driver was going too fast on bumps. It caused my old injury back out of place. Is this a case?
14 Sep 2017