Claire Edwards

At the Claire Edwards Law Firm, we focus on family law tailored to each client's needs. Whether the client needs ex parte emergency custody or is simply finalizing a divorce after having lived separate and apart for several years, we are happy to help handle your legal matter.

We believe in legal excellence and focus on getting the best outcome for each client. We keep clients in the loop during the course of court proceedings, and whenever clients call, they are likely to have a chance to speak with an attorney promptly.

Divorce and custody is a very emotional and trying time in a person's life. Therefore we make the legal process as exacting as possible so the client can spend their time focusing on their emotions and healing. We are in the business of helping people.

About me: I have been admitted to practice law since 2012, and I served as a judicial law clerk after law school. I started my own practice in 2013 and worked part time while I held other full time positions, until, in 2015, I was able to start my own business full time. Since 2015, I've handled numerous family law cases, and I've worked every week on misdemeanor cases. I've also litigated business law cases, completed contract review, and handled personal/work injury cases. I am committed to serve my clients with compassion and empathy. Each client is different, and I tailor each client's case to their needs.

Southern University Law Center

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Started law school at Creighton from 2009-2010, transferred to Southern

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

B.A. (2009) | English Literature

2006 - 2009

Business Minor

Honors: Honors College; TOPS Award

Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta

Social Media Evidence, Alexandria Bench Bar, Alexandria

May 4, 2018

Alexandria Bar Association

Social Media Evidence, CLE by the Hour, Lafayette

December 30, 2017

Lafayette Bar Association

Bar Admission

Louisiana Bar Association

Outstanding Attorney Pro Bono Award

Lafayette Bar Foundation

2017

Lafayette Bar Association

Member

Current

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

Current

Louisiana

Since 2012

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Consultation for family law matters is $100 for 45 minutes. Consultation on criminal law matters is $100 for our first meeting. Consultation for personal injury claims is free.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Workers' Compensation