OUR PROCESS

When we first talk on the phone, you can ask to speak with an attorney who will triage your issues and set the tone for the upcoming process.

After the phone talk with an attorney, you will schedule a one hour consultation in person (telephone and zoom ok too) with the attorney.  Attending this consultation allows you to tell your story and allows the attorney to assess a legal strategy.

Our team of lawyers focuses on family law, including, but not limited to; collaborative approach, document prep, and full-scale litigation. We provide devoted representation for clients with family law concerns, including divorce. With a relationships-driven approach, we help people navigate child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and other related issues. We also represent clients in criminal cases. We handle everything from minor charges to serious offenses, including allegations of driving under the influence, and other misdemeanors and non-capital felonies.

When she is not assisting clients, our founder remains deeply dedicated to the local community. Among other professional organizations, Ms. Edwards is a member of the Lafayette Bar Association and Acadiana Cultural Latin Association. Claire Edwards works with people in the Lafayette metropolitan area and surrounding areas. Please call us at 337-233-3616 or email us at info@clairebedwards.com with any questions, concerns, or if you need us to represent you!

Reading and writing bring me joy, and I focused my interests at an early age on the law because it is full of written details.  Soon I learned that the complexity and structure of the law are also hugely appealing to me. Then, as I began attending court, drafting pleadings, and maintaining correspondence, I discovered I love advocating on behalf of my clients and protecting individuals’ rights.

Advocating for the rights my clients hold dear frees them to focus on their work and live their lives. And that matters as much to me as it does to them.

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Jessica believes authenticity and empathy are key components to a successful attorney-client relationship. She is passionate about her family law cases and is also a certified child advocate attorney. When she is not working, she enjoys watching football, basketball, and baseball, cooking, and creating content for social media. 

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EDUCATION:  B.S., American Political Studies and Political Science, Northern Arizona University, 2015, J.D., Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 2019

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BAR MEMBERSHIP: Louisiana, 2019

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Executive Board Member of the Paula K. Woodruff Family Law Section, Lafayette Bar Association, Public Interest Law Society