David Cleveland Hesser

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David Cleveland Hesser

also known as David C. Hesser

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Alexandria, LA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +14 more

812 Versailles Blvd., Suite A, Alexandria, LA

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

Our firm is built on principles of integrity and efficiency.

Board Certified Family Law Specialist (La. Bd. Legal Specialization).

Practice Areas

17

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 6%

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Alimony 6%

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Car Accident 6%

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Child Custody 6%

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Criminal Defense 6%

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DUI and DWI 6%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 6%

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Divorce and Separation 6%

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Family 6%

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Life Insurance 6%

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Mediation 6%

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Personal Injury 6%

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Sex Crime 6%

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Spinal Cord Injury 6%

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Transportation 6%

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Wrongful Death 6%

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Other 4%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC

812 Versailles Blvd., Suite A, Alexandria, LA, 71303

hesserlaw.com/david-c-hesser.html

Online Presence

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David Cleveland Hesser's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by SM | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Custody Attorney

I cannot express how grateful I have been for Mr. Hesser and his team to take on my case. From the moment Mr. Hesser picked up the phone to hear my concerns, he and his legal team have worked effortlessly to assist me on my custody case. They show genuine concern for my pleadings and conduct legal ma...tters in the upmost professional matter. Choosing Mr. Hesser to represent me has definitely relieved momentous amounts of stress in regards to my case.

Posted by Mark | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kind, Professional, Prompt, Courteous, and Always Informative

I made initial contact with Trey Flynn. He provided me a great deal of information and advise. I decided to hire Hesser and Flynn directly after that phone call. Angela Hesser contacted me right away and assisted me with everything. She kept me informed about every detail throughout the entire case, ...and answered every phone call, and email I sent. She always had time. David Hesser handled my case and managed to get everything handled without any problems, or set backs. I felt like I was their only client, and I know that was far from true. Hiring a lawyer is never a good thing. However, Hesser and Flynn made it a good experience. Great people!

Posted by Kelli | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very pleased with Mr Hesser and I fully trust him with my child custody case as my attorney.

I hired Mr Hesser to be attorney in a interstate child custody case. He is highly intelligent and has worked very hard on my case. I live in another state than Louisiana and he has made it very easy on me by communicating with me, keeping me updated on things, and he's gone above and beyond for me a...nd my child in my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Hesser if you are looking for a highly intelligent, smart, compassionate, and an attorney who will work hard and get results on your case. I'm very thankful to have Mr. Hesser as my attorney!

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ill Prepared and lack concern

David ensured I did infact receive and adjustment in my original custody order, however it was never signed, so not really enforceable. After years of fighting, and major concerns not being addressed, and Speaking to David only a few times, David last represented me for the other party being in conte...mpt. I was told not to appear. I get a call that day stating we ate changing a few minor things. I stated there should be no adjustments. However both attorneys signed without concent. I asked for copies, transcripts, etc... finally after 6 months they sent it. He pushed for evaluations to occur when the other party refuses to even sign a paper. My case when from her proving why I shouldn't have my son to how else can we accommodate? Unreal and unacceptable. Avoid, he will not put in the time, but definitely charge you for it!

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David Cleveland Hesser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Frederick

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Tellarico

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is well known as the best family Law lawyer in the Alexandria Cenla area. He is well equipped to handle any issues that arise in a family Law case. He is always prepared and equipped with the most recent precedents available weather he is in the Court room, a deposition or mediation. I don’t practice family Law so I always refer my clients to Mr. Hesser when they have a family Law issue. I have consulted him in the past and would not hesitate to call if I was in need of his counsel."

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Richard Griffith

Family lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Theus

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Smart, experienced and aggressive with a strong command of the subject matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Frederick

Family lawyer

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Paul Tellarico

Personal injury lawyer

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Leo Flynn

Family lawyer

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Richard Griffith

Family lawyer

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James Theus

Family lawyer

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Harold Murry

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Member, Hesser Cooper Beckham Law Group, LLC

2005 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Hesser & Flynn, Llp

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC

2001 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell Law Firm

1997 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Bread & Lemoine

1996 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Randy J. Ungar

Associations

2016 - Present

Louisiana Family Law Advisory Commission

Member

2012 - Present

Shreveport Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2001 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mizell v. Stone

Set standard for custody review.

Ast v. Ast

Won case for ex wife.

D.R.S. v. L. E. K., 33 So.3d 428, 2009-1274 (La. App. 3 Cir. 3/10/10) Writ Denied (La. 4/30/10).

Allowed father to practice religion of choice with child.

Lea v. Sanders, 890 So.2d 764, 2004-762 (La. App. 3 Cir. 12/22/04).

Set Louisiana standard on shared custody

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Education

1998

Tulane University

Master of Laws

1994

University of Arkansas: Little Rock

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

Centenary College of Louisiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

JAG Corp Army CLE

Military Divorce

2014

Family Law Shreveport CLE

Contempt of Court

2014

End of Year CLE

Special Issues in Military Divorce

2013

Divorce from Start to Finish

ETHICAL PERILS IN DIVORCE PRACTICE

2005

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Forum

Team Mediation

Publications

2007

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal Ethical Limitations on Future Services for Neutral Financial Professionals Following a Collaborative Divorce." Author: Team Mediation: An Interdisciplinary Model Balancing Mediation in the "Matrix

2005

R.T. Edwards Publishing Forensic Accounting in Matrimonial Divorce

Languages

English

Spanish

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