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Kelly Grace Carmena
About Kelly
Biography
A 2009 graduate of Southern University Law Center with over 16 years experience in indigent defense work.
Former Assistant Indigent Defender with the East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Public Defender with experience in defending a multitude of criminal charges, felony and misdemeanor alike.
BA in English Literature and a BA in Women's and Gender Studies from LSU.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Louisiana for 16 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2009
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"Ms. Carmena is a knowledgable and compassionate attorney who is easy to work with and gets to the point to avoid wasting time. I would definitely recommend her for any criminal defense matter."
Franz Borghardt
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Blackstone 10:1 Award, LACDL
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Assistant Clinical Professor - Criminal Clinic, Southern University Law Center
2009 - 2015
Assistant District Defender, East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Public Defender
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Office of Hillar Moore
2001 - 2007
Receptionist/Clerk, Moore, Walters, Thompson, Thomas, Papillion, Thomas, & Cullens, Aplc
Associations
2009 - 2015
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
2009
Southern University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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