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Stephen Rue is Voted "BEST ATTORNEY" and is 5 STAR RATED. RUE LAW FIRM is voted 2025 BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM. 2025 BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM. And Silver 2025 BEST FAMILY LAW FIRM in Best of St. Tammany. Certified by HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, Rue excels in his client represenation and litigation skills. Stephen Rue is selected as a 2025 SUPER LAWYER and in 2025 BEST LAWYERS. In 2025 -2020, in 2025 nd 2024 Rue has been voted an ELITE LAWYER by Inside NewOrleans Magazine. Rue was voted by local attorneys as a "TOP LAWYER" in New Orleans Magazine. Stephen Rue is the powerful legal advocate for you. Rue has been voted "BEST ATTORNEY' in Gambit Weekly's Best of New Orleans Poll 2012. Rated as a 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 SUPER LAWYER. Numerous 5 STAR YELP RATINGS and Testimonials. Stephen Rue is very well known as an extremely experienced attorney who is highly respected and highly recommended by former clients and members of the community. In fact, lawyers and judges have recommended Stephen Rue for firneds and family members in need of a great attorney. Clients say that Stephen Rue is simply OUSTANDING. VOTED BEST Divorce Lawyer each and every time awarded by Best of New Orleans. Stephen Rue is the author of 4 family law books. Rue serves on the Family Law committee for the Louisiana State Bar Association. He has represented thousands of Rue is the Recipient of the 2025 - 2020 AVVO Client Choice Award. Rue's certification from Harvard Law School is through his studies at Harvard in Negotiation and Leadership.
Stephen Rue is the Senior Attorney at the law firm of Stephen Rue & Associates which has three law offices in the Greater New Orleans area, including offices in New Olreans, Gretna and Kenner, Louisiana.
Stephen Rue and his team of attorneys can represent clients in three main areas of law:
PERSONAL INJURY - Stephen Rue & Associates has represented thousands of clients having settlements and judgments in the millions of dollars. (Individual results of course vary). Whether in a car accident, a medical malpractice suit or slip and fall case, Stephen Rue is ready to help you today.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Stephen Rue's team of lawyers include a former Assistant District Attorney for Jefferson Parish and other experienced lawyers, including Stephen Rue, with extensive criminal defense representation experience. Whether one has a drug charge, theft charge, domestic violence charge, revocation of probation, DUI/DWI, traffic offenses, speeding, major felony cases and minor misdemeanors, and expungements, Stephen Rue will be able to assist you.
FAMILY LAW - Stephen Rue has been Voted Best Divorce Lawyer in New Orleans for two consecutive years by Gambit Weekly Readers Poll. Additionally, Stephen Rue is the best selling author of four books on the subject of Louisiana Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Abuse, Community Property and all other family law topics. His most recent book can be found on and is entitled Louisiana Divorce Handbook. Rue has represented over 2,000 clients in divorce, custody, support and property matters throughout Louisiana. He is ready to assist you today.
Stephen Rue and his experienced team of attorneys primarilly assists clients in Courts in the following areas: St. Amannay Parish, New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Bernard Parish and Plaquemines Parish. Rue represents individuals with leagal problems in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, Westwego, Covington, Slidell, Hahnville, Destrehan, Boutte, LaPlace, Reserve, the Entire Northshore, Westbank, Eastbank, and surrrounding parishes and cities throughout Louisiana.
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Acquired: 1988
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416 N. Vermont Street, Covington, LA, 70433
422 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA, 70054
416 N. Vermont Avenue, Covington, LA, 70443
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2900, New Orleans, LA, 70163
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Posted by Michael | March 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing service super knowledgeable and on your side to the end. Highly recommended for all your needs
Posted by Terrance | January 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
He is a Excellent lawyer,My opinion Terrance Landry, Helped me a great deal,He went above and beyond.
Posted by Eddie Hebert | November 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Our relationship began in 1991 with my Mother’s Succession. Today, as always throughout the last 30 plus years I can always count on Mr. Rue’s Professional Legal Service and Advice! His guidance is comforting!
Posted by Hailei nguyen | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and was very fast acting with my case I am blessed to have him as my lawyer.
Posted by Elisabeth | October 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
My brother had an excellent experience with Stephen! His expertise and dedication is unmatched. He is professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my brother's situation. Highly recommend him for anyone needing top-notch legal representation.
"I have had the great pleasure to get to know Stephen over the course of the last two years due to our involvement in a professional development organization for attorneys. Stephens love of the law and the care and concern he expresses for his clients has been foremost in all of my interactions with him. When I have the opportunity to recommend an attorney in Louisiana to help one of my clients or friends, he is the first person that comes to mind."
"Beyond being a compassionate, dedicated, committed and extremely successful attorney, Stephen is always engaged with the community and looking for ways to give back. If you need a personable, compassionate and overly competent attorney who will connect with and fight for your struggle hire and trust Mr. Rue to take care of you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen Rue cares. He cares about his clients and his community. His clients are not just cases, but people who matter to him and to whom he is dedicated to get the best possible outcome for. If you are a client of Stephen, you are in good hands. If you are looking for an attorney, let him take care of you."
"I have worked on several family law cases with Mr. Rue. He is always very professional and knows the law. He is a really good attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had a few cases with Stephen and he is an excellent lawyer. He is always prepared and a strong advocate for his clients. A very worthy adversary."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rue has been a Super Lawyer award winner year after year. You can't get a better attorney!!"
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Elite Lawyer, Inside New Orleans
2025
2025 BEST FAMIlY LAW FIRM - Silver, Times Picayune Best of St. Tammany
2025
2025 BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM, Times Picayune Best of St. Tammany
2025
2025 BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM, Times Picayune Best of St. Tammany
2024
Elite Lawyer, Inside New Orleans Magazine
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Voted BEST ATTORNEY, Edge on the Lake Magazine
2022
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
2021 Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Inside New Orleans Magazine
2021
Top Lawyers : New Orleans Best Attorneys, New Orleans Magazine
2021
2021 Top Attorneys in Louisiana, Louisiana Life Magazine
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Top Lawyers New Orleans Magazine, Top Lawyer
2020
Lawyers of Disctinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2019
Legal Kingfish, New Orleans Magazine
2018
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2018
Men Go Red Founder's Club Chair, American Heart Association
2017
Louisiana Super Lawyer 2017, SuperLawyers
2017
The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
2017 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Nominee, Litigators Award
2015
Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
"Best Attorney", Gambit Weekly Best of New Orleans Readers Poll
2012
BEST ATTORNEY, Gambit Weekly
2009
Mr. Big Stuff Royal Character, Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
2003
Best of New Orleans Gambit Weekly, Best Divorce Lawyer
2002
Best of New Orleans Gambit Weekly, Best Divorce Lawyer
1995
ABA Award for Dignity in Lawyer Advertising, American Bar Association
1991 - Present
Senior Attorney, Stephen Rue & Associates
1988 - 1991
Attorney, Johnson & McAlpine
1986 - 1987
Intern Law Clerk, United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
2021 - Present
St. Tammany Parish Chamber of CommerceMember
2021 - Present
U.S. News & World ReportBest Law Firm
2021 - Present
Lawyers of DistinctionMember
2021 - Present
Super LawyersMember
2020 - Present
Christian Attorneys of AmericaMember
2020 - Present
Elite LawyersMember
2019 - Present
New Orleans MagazineTop Lawyers
2019 - Present
International Association of Professional Recovery CoachesCertified Professional Coach
2018 - Present
Lawyers of DistinctionAttorney Member
2016 - Present
Best Law Firms of AmericaMember
2016 - Present
Krewe of AllaKing
2016 - Present
American Institute of Legal CounselMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselStephen Rue
2015 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationStephen Rue
2014 - Present
Best Attorneys of America,LLCFounder
2013 - Present
Best Attorneys of AmericaCEO
2005 - Present
Motion Picture Association of LouisianaPresident
2003 - Present
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure ClubFull Member
2003 - Present
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure ClubMember
1991 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
United District Court for the Western District of LouisianaBar Member
1988 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyFellow
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of LouisianaBar Member
1988 - Present
United District Court for the Middle District of LouisianaBar Member
1987 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaPresident
1985 - Present
Institute of PoliticsFellow
2014 - 2015
March of Dimes Chef's GalaChairman
2012 - 2013
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - 2007
Knights of JasonKing
1990 - 1990
Louisiana State Bar Association, Civil Law and Litigation SectionVice Chair
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2019
Negotiation and Leadership
2019
Certified Professional Life Coach
2015
Life Mastery
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
1985
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1982
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
1978
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