Kathryn Jakuback Burke

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Kathryn Jakuback Burke

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +4 more

830 Main Street, Floor 2, The Saltz Building, Baton Rouge, LA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kathryn

Biography

2025 Avvo Client's Choice Lawyer. Fearless advocate. Strategic defender. Kathryn Jakuback Burke blends courtroom tenacity with deep legal insight to protect your rights in criminal, family, and post-conviction matters across Baton Rouge.

Protect what matters most. Kathryn Jakuback Burke advocates for fair, child-focused custody solutions tailored to your family's needs

Ensure your child’s future is secure. Kathryn Jakuback Burke helps Baton Rouge parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.

Charged with a crime in Baton Rouge? Kathryn Jakuback Burke delivers aggressive criminal defense backed by trial-tested experience and strategic advocacy.

Facing a DUI or DWI in Louisiana? Trust Kathryn Jakuback Burke to challenge evidence, protect your license, and fight for your future.

Navigate divorce with confidence. Kathryn Jakuback Burke offers strategic support for separation, asset division, and emotional clarity.

In crisis? Kathryn Jakuback Burke provides urgent, confidential legal protection for victims of domestic violence and defends the wrongly accused.

Compassionate counsel meets fierce representation—Kathryn Jakuback Burke guides Baton Rouge families through legal challenges with clarity and care.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Charged with a crime in Baton Rouge? Kathryn Jakuback Burke delivers aggressive criminal defense backed by trial-tested experience and strategic advocacy.

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Facing a DUI or DWI in Louisiana? Trust Kathryn Jakuback Burke to challenge evidence, protect your license, and fight for your future.

20%
Family 20%

Compassionate counsel meets fierce representation—Kathryn Jakuback Burke guides Baton Rouge families through legal challenges with clarity and care.

20%
Child Custody 15%

Protect what matters most. Kathryn Jakuback Burke advocates for fair, child-focused custody solutions tailored to your family's needs.

15%
Child Support 10%

Ensure your child’s future is secure. Kathryn Jakuback Burke helps Baton Rouge parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Navigate divorce with confidence. Kathryn Jakuback Burke offers strategic support for separation, asset division, and emotional clarity.

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

In crisis? Kathryn Jakuback Burke provides urgent, confidential legal protection for victims of domestic violence and defends the wrongly accused.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 8 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2017

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Longman Jakuback

830 Main Street, Floor 2, The Saltz Building, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802

ljlaw.org/contact/

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Kathryn Jakuback Burke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Caring and compassionate!

Kathryn was a great listener—I appreciated the time she spent getting to understand my case and come up with a plan for success.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney

I hired Longman Jakuback to represent me in a very serious criminal case, and I can honestly say they changed the course of my life. Before I found them, I was told by the public defender’s office that my only real option was to take a plea deal that would have put me in prison for the rest of my lif...e. I felt hopeless. From the moment Longman Jakuback took my case, everything changed. They actually listened to me, took the time to understand the details, and fought for me like no one else had. Their professionalism, dedication, and knowledge of the law were incredible. They found options and defenses I had no idea were even possible. Because of their hard work, I stayed out of jail and was given a chance at a future I thought I’d lost forever. I truly believe they saved my life. If you need an attorney who will fight for you with everything they have, I cannot recommend Longman Jakuback highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Life Savers

I can’t fully put into words what my attorney has done for me and my children, but I want to try. When I came to them, I was terrified, exhausted, and trying to protect my kids from a situation at home that felt unbearable. I didn’t know where to turn or how to fight for a safer future for us. Fro...m the very first meeting, my attorney treated me with compassion, respect, and understanding. They believed me, supported me, and stood by me through every emotional moment of my custody case. They fought for my children’s well-being with a level of dedication I will never forget. Because of their hard work, knowledge, and unwavering commitment, I won my custody case, and my kids and I are now living in a healthier, safer environment. I finally feel like we have a chance to heal and rebuild our lives — something I once thought was impossible. I am forever grateful for the strength they helped me find and for the future they helped us secure. If you need someone who will truly fight for you and your children, I cannot recommend them enough.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Attorneys Who Truly Care About Their Clients

I could not have asked for a better team of attorneys to handle my case. From start to finish, they were professional, personable, and truly inviting. We received daily updates and they consistently checked in regarding our pain levels, showing genuine concern for our recovery and progress. Their com...munication and dedication made a difficult process so much easier. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of compassionate and effective representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The best group of attorneys I could’ve asked for

Mrs. Kathryn is such a great and understanding person she and her attorneys handled my PI Case extremely well and proficiently. They made me feel safe and well taken care. I would highly recommend the firm too any other person that may struggle with finding good-working attorneys

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

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