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    In East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, there are 35 child custody lawyers available with 231+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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    East Baton Rouge Parish Has 35 Child Custody Attorneys with 231 Reviews

    Emily Ann Lindig

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    Emily Ann Lindig

    5.027 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Emily was wonderful for my divorce. She gave a breakdown of what to expect at my consult, and once the process was started explained everything down to the line. She made sure I was taken care of and covered for things I didn't even think about, a..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Kathryn Jakuback Burke

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    Kathryn Jakuback Burke

    5.015 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more
    Protect what matters most. Kathryn Jakuback Burke advocates for fair, child-focused custody solutions tailored to your family's needs
    Rating:  7.4
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    Child Custody Lawyers in East Baton Rouge County, LA

    Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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    Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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    Dean Michael Esposito

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    Dean Michael Esposito

    5.09 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Adoption, Divorce & Separation and more
    YOUR CHILD CUSTODY, DIVORCE, OR ADOPTION ATTORNEY IN BATON ROUGE, LA
    Rating:  10
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    Erik Lane Burns

    Erik Lane Burns

    5.07 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Erik Burns was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he continues to reside with his two sons. Prior to graduating from the Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1993, Erik graduated from Catholic High School of Baton ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Nicole Buggs Hazey

    Nicole Buggs Hazey

    5.05 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Reach out to discuss family issues related to divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, successions, and learn how these decisions will affect your family. Same day appointments available.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Tanner C Woods

    Tanner C Woods

    5.05 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Tanner C. Woods relocated to the Baton Rouge area to join Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC in 2018. Raised on a cotton farm in a small town outside of Shreveport, Tanner learned the value of hard work early in life. Tanner attended Tulane Uni...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Yazan Rantisi

    Yazan Rantisi

    5.02 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: Hi. I am Yazan Rantisi. My friends and family call me Yaz. I am a graduate of LSU and the Southern University Law Center. I founded The Louisiana Family Law Firm, a divorce and family law firm serving the greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas....
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mark M Lazarre

    Mark M Lazarre

    5.02 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Immigration and more
    Review: "Divorce is one of the most trying things a woman can go through, you feel alone, taken advantage of, hurt, angry, and just simply not able to trust ANYONE. Mark was great, he made me feel like I was not alone, he walked me through the entire proce..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    James Lewis Oliver

    James Lewis Oliver

    5.01 review
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Have a complicated legal issue and need an attorney to help you understand the law? Allow me to help you find some options, as we determine what defenses will best benefit you. Then, if necessary, convincingly communicate that perspective to a jud...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Elizabeth D O'Quin

    Elizabeth D O'Quin

    5.01 review
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Beth is a 2016 magna cum laude graduate of Southern University Law Center. While at Southern, she worked full-time during the day and went to law school at night. Despite juggling many tasks, Beth finished 1st in her class. Beth is married to her ...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Louis J. Cosenza

    Louis J. Cosenza

    5.036 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Louis J. Cosenza is a Family Law Specialist who is certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. He is one of eleven family law specialists with offices in Baton Rouge and the only board-certified specialist with an office in Ascension...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Mary Katherine Shoenfelt

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    Mary Katherine Shoenfelt

    5.037 reviews
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    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Experienced, Results-Driven Baton Rouge Family Law attorney who will fight for your custody rights. Call today 225-529-2803.
    Rating:  10
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    Ethel Mae Mcfarland Shelton Clay

    Ethel Mae Mcfarland Shelton Clay

    4.85 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: My client's needs are of the utmost importance. I have over twelve years of experience, and I am committed to meeting the needs of every client. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I fight for you! I hav...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Teresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield

    Teresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield

    4.838 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Teresa L. HatfieldTeresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield was born in Westchester County, New York on May 27, 1980. She graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at Loyola University New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and a minor...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink

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    Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink

    4.644 reviews
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    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
    Rating:  10
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    Carol E Stracener

    Carol E Stracener

    4.01 review
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody
    Review: "I hired Carol Stracener for a Child Custody case. She was helping me get visitation rights for my son. However, we did not see eye to eye on things so had to stop our professional relationship. I then had to get another lawyer. During the time tha..."
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    Russell Ruben Hodges II

    Russell Ruben Hodges II

    4.01 review
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody
    Review: "Russell Hodges was a very good lawyer. He was always on time for court, he knew what was going on with the case. I would highly recommend him."
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    Stephen C Leblanc

    Stephen C Leblanc

    3.76 reviews Attention
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Bio: I've been in practice over 40 years, started as a solo practitioner in 1973 and have remained a solo practioner to this day. Rated by Martindale-Hubbell as a BV, Distinguished Attorney. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, 5th and 11th Federal Circ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Mark A Holden

    Mark A Holden

    3.52 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Wills & Living Wills, Probate
    Review: "Mr. Holden represented me in two personal injury cases where I was rear-ended in both instances. He worked hard to get me a fair settlement when the insurance companies preferred to offer me a lesser amount."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jennifer Michele Moisant

    Jennifer Michele Moisant

    3.45 reviews
    East Baton Rouge Parish Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Review: "Jennifer has represented me in several things. She has been trustworthy and up front with me about everything! She has shown that she is very knowledgeable in family law. Any time I call or email about something, she is quick to respond. I have al..."
    Rating:  7.8
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