Mr. Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink
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Biography
Jeffrey S. Wittenbrink is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He handles difficult and complex custody and community property cases associated with divorce; adoptions, paternity and grandparent custody cases. He also handles personal injury cases, wills and successions and general civil and criminal litigation. He is most recently associated with First Amendment litigation on behalf of Pastor Tony Spell, of Central, Louisiana, and has defended Firehouse BBQ in Watson, Louisiana in litigation against Governor Edwards' Covid-19 restrictions.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Reduced rate for initial consultation on family law matters.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Supervising Attorney-Battered Women's Services Capital Area Legal Services Corp.
Year: 2003 - 2007
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Law Clerk 19th Judicial District Court, Hon. William H. Brown
Year: 1987 - 1988
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Owner Wittenbrink Law Firm
Year: 1993 - 2003
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Supervising Attorney-Rural Legal Services Capital Area Legal Services Corp.
Year: 2003 - 2007
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Attorney-Family Law Specialist Rowe Law Firm
Year: 2007 - 2016
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Attorney-Family Law Specialist Carleton, Loraso & Hebert, LLC
Year: 2016 - 2017
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Partner Carleton Hebert & Wittenbrink, LLC
Year: 2017 - 2020
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Owner, Family Law Specialist Wittenbrink Law Firm
Year: 2020 - Current
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section Immediate Past Chair (2019 - 2021)
Louisiana State Bar Association Chair, Family Law Section (2017 - 2019)
Awards
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Quintuple Century Award-pro bono services
Baton Rouge Bar Association 2013.0
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Centennial Award
Kiwanis International 2015.0
Note: Award for donation made on his behalf for work on Soles for Souls project
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Distinguished Kiwanian
La-Miss-WTenn Kiwanis, Div. 8B 2015.0
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AV rating
Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0
Note: Oringinally awarded in 2019
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Platinum Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0
Note: For client service
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President's Award
Baton Rouge Bar Association 2011.0
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Kiwanian of the Year
Cortana Kiwanis 2015.0
Education
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Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University J.D. (1987) | Law
Year: 1984 - 1987
Honors: ATLA Moot Court team
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.A. | History
Year: 1984
Certifications
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist: Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
Wittenbrink Law Firm
331 St. Ferdinand Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(225) 351-8656