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also known as Jeff Wittenbrink
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Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink is the owner of Wittenbrink Law Firm (Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink, Attorney at Law, LLC). He is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and has practiced primarily family law for over thirty-three years. He is the Past Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and a former member of the LSBA Legislation Committee as well. His practice includes complicated divorce and custody matters involving child support, spousal support and community property partitions, protection against family violence, adoptions and grandparent custody issues. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe on family law issues. In addition, he has wide practice experience in general civil litigation including defamation, personal injury and insurance claims, property and boundary disputes, homeowner's association claims and defenses, landlord-tenant issues and wills and successions. He is presently also advising clients and litigating against Covid-19 proclamations in favor of First Amendment and other Constitutionally protected rights, most recently receiving national recognition for the successful defense of Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, who was arrested for having church services during the Covid-19 debacle. He has advised clients on mental health care law and regulatory issues. Mr. Wittenbrink previously served as a Supervising Attorney at Capital Area Legal Services where he started and supervised the Battered Women's Section and supervised Rural Legal Services Delivery. Mr. Wittenbrink is admitted in all Louisiana state and federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association where he serves on the Family Law Section council, the Baton Rouge Bar Association where he served as past Chair of the Family Law Section, Education, Membership and Law Day committees and where he presently serves on the publications and pro-bono committees. He is the previous recipient of the President's award (twice) and Century Club awards (five times) for pro-bono services from the Baton Rouge Bar Association. He is rated AV-by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating and is a Platinum Client Champion for 2020, 2021 and 2022 in Martindale-Hubbell, rated "Superb" on Avvo rating services and has a five-star Client rating on .
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38 years
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State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003
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Wittenbrink Law Firm, 331 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
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Posted by GLADYS F. | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
So grateful for this man who resolved my issue promptly professionally pleasantly. A retired judge recommended him and said there was none better. He was right. Jeff is my hero.
Posted by Jeremy | May 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr Wittenbrink was exceptional at getting us exactly the results we were hoping for in our custody case. He is very proactive and was able to have multiple out of court conversations with the judges to accelerate the timeline and resolve things quickly. He answered all of our questions and helped exp...
Posted by Colin | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
At the end of 2019 during some of my darkest days I ended up in a jail cell with a felony charge hanging over my head at 18 years old. After meeting with him for the first time and seeing the confidence he had in me, I began to turn things around for the better. He fought for my second chance for 2 l...
Posted by Rose | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Jeff & I worked together for 9 years on my case. The legal proceedings were far more complicated & arduous for what should have been a simple divorce & went on longer than I expected. Although Jeff would cite case law & provide documentation proving the falsehood of the opposing testimony it did no g...
Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Jeff Wittenbrink represented us in a delicate family matter. First, he took the time to understand the situation completely and then quickly took action to resolve the matter expeditiously. He was compassionate, responsive and thoughtful in his approach. Jeff’s fee was a very small price to pay for t...
"I've gotten to know Jeff well over the past years practicing here in the Baton Rouge area. He has the highest ethical standards and really goes the extra mile for his clients. He is an effective advocate. If you decide to hire Jeff, you've made a good decision."
"I endorse Jeff for family law as he is board certified in this field and a very diligent, hard working attorney. He puts his clients needs above his own on a regular basis and keeps his client's cases moving so that an early and efficient conclusion is achieved whenever possible."
"Jeff is a great attorney and fights hard for his clients. He is very professional and experienced. I have had the pleasure with working with him on multiple cases, and he always does an excellent job."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.
Suspension Deferred With Probation issued in LA, 2003
updated on 01/12/2021Suspension 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.
“This suspension was related to failure to file and pay taxes, and not related to any client complaints or legal malpractice.”
2020
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Kiwanian of the Year, Cortana Kiwanis
2015
Distinguished Kiwanian, La-Miss-WTenn Kiwanis, Div. 8B
2015
Centennial Award, Kiwanis International
2013
Quintuple Century Club pro bono award, Baton Rouge Bar Association/Bar Foundation
2011
Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
2011
President's Award, Baton Rouge Bar Association
2009
Quadruple Century Club-pro bono award, Baton Rouge Bar Association
1999
Double Century Club-pro bono award, Baton Rouge Bar Association
1999
Who's Who in America, Marquis' Who's Who
1997
BV Rated (Distinguished), Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1992
President's Award, Baton Rouge Bar Association
2020 - Present
Owner, Family Law Specialist, Wittenbrink Law Firm
2017 - 2020
Partner, Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC
2016 - 2017
Attorney at Law, Family Law Specialist, Carleton Loraso & Hebert, LLC
2007 - 2016
Family Law Specialist, Rowe Law Firm, LLC
2003 - 2007
Supervising Attorney-Battered Women's Unit, Capital Area Legal Services
2003 - 2007
Supervising Attorney-Rural Legal Services Delivery, Capital Area Legal Services
1993 - 2003
Owner, Wittenbrink Law Firm
2019 - 2022
Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law SectionImmediate Past Chairman
2018 - 2019
Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law SectionChairman
2016 - 2017
Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2014 - 2015
La-Miss-WTenn Kiwanis- Div. 8BLt. Governor
2001 - 2002
Kiwanis International La-Miss-W. TennLt. Governor Div. 8B
2001 - 2002
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationChairman, Family Law Section
1998 - 1999
Cortana KiwanisPresident
writ granted, trial court reversed, charges quashed
won at trial, confirmed by court of appeal, Louisiana Supreme Court
Victory for Sanderford, judgments upheld
eviction reversed, bond for deed upheld
protective order granted, upheld on appeal
Trial court reversed in favor of Plaintiff
Trial Court reversed, relocation allowed
declaration of death granted on appeal
documents sought declared public records
custody
Custody changed to plaintiff
trial court reversed in favor of defendant
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Interstate Community Property
2013
Adoption Basics for Pro Bono Attorneys
2013
Traps for the Unwary in Dviorce
2012
What Would Atticus Do? Ethics in Family Law
2012
Family Law Update/Child Custody and Visitation Rights
2012
Trial of a Divorce Case/Enforcement and Post-Trial Procedure
2012
What Would Atticus Do-Professionalism
2011
Keeping A Roof Over Your Head-Landlord/Tenant Issues
2011
Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues
2010
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Jeffrey earned significant contribution points in 2012.
What are my chances of gaining full sole custody?
27 Oct 2021
Is it illegal to remove my things from my boyfriends home while he is away?
29 Jan 2021
Louisiana HELP!!! Neither Parent Could Afford Lifestyle BEFORE Divorce & Def Can’t Now!
30 Jan 2021