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Most people hope to not need them. But, when they do, they want the good ones on their side. To this end, New Orleans Magazine publishes an annual list of Top Lawyers; and, it, once again, named Stephen Hébert one of the top attorneys in criminal defense. The list was prepared by Detroit-based Professional Research Services.
Professional Research Services provided this explanation of its methodology: The voting was open to all licensed attorneys in New Orleans. They were asked which attorney, other than themselves, they would recommend in the New Orleans area. Each attorney was allowed to recommend up to three colleagues in each given legal specialty. Once the online nominations were complete, each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the legitimacy of their license and their current standing with the State Bar Association of Louisiana. Attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty are reflected in the list.
This will be Hébert’s eighth appearance as a Top Lawyer. He previously appeared in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021.
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Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Stephen Hébert is a New Orleans based sole-practioner, defending clients in criminal matters across Louisiana. After working at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office and a highly regarded commercial litigation firm, Hébert started his private practice in July 2010 and Super Lawyers quickly took note of Hébert’s outstanding abilities in criminal defense. Super Lawyers named Hébert a Rising Star in 2012 and 2013. In 2022, Hébert’s was named to Louisiana Super Lawyers for the ninth consecutive year (2015-2023). While criminal defense comprises most of his practice, Hébert's current practice areas additionally include general civil litigation and personal injury (plaintiff).
Click here to review Stephen Hébert’s full profile at Super Lawyers.
We are humbled to announce that Stephen Hébert is, once again, among the Three Best Rated® criminal defense attorneys in New Orleans.
Three Best Rated® was created with a simple goal to find the top 3 local businesses, professionals, restaurants, health care providers, etc., in a particular city. Businesses do not pay for this award. Rather, only businesses that are verified through a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, nearness, trust, cost and general excellence, are displayed since customers deserve only the best.
This is the fifth consecutive year that Hébert has received this honor.
Doug Mentes, Esq. consulted Stephen Hébert to write an article recently published in Super Lawyers Magazine. This article, Do I Have to Consent to a Police Search of My Car, addresses many questions that could arise in the course of routine traffic stop. Yet, a search of a vehicle is normally a complex, fact-specific legal issue. To this end, we would encourage anyone who has been arrested as the result of a traffic stop to seek the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. We would also encourage everyone to be polite whenever interacting with any member of law enforcement.
The New Orleans Police Department has announced that it will be conducting a DWI-Sobriety Checkpoint on Thursday, September 14, 2017, between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. An exact location of the checkpoint has not yet been given. As such, while you should never drink and drive, please be particularly sure to use designated driver or taxi service for transportation if you plan to go out Thursday evening. Drivers should have proof of insurance, driver's license and vehicle registration if requested by officers.
People should never drink and drive. Nonetheless, in connection with the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'' campaign that is financed by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office has announced that it will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this weekend beginning September 8. An exact time or location of the checkpoint has not yet been given. As such, please use designated driver or taxi service when partying this weekend on the north shore!
If you are planning a night on the town tonight, please do not drink and drive. Rather, use a designated driver or taxi service for transportation. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint on the west bank of Jefferson Parish this Friday, August 18, initiating its yearly "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The checkpoint is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drivers under the influence will be arrested and prosecuted!
The National Law Journal has selected Stephen Hébert as a 2017 Elite Lawyer of the South, in recognition of his outstanding work in criminal defense. Hébert is a New Orleans-based attorney, defending clients in criminal matters across Louisiana. Since establishing his private practice in July 2010, Hébert’s work has been repeatedly recognized by Avvo, New Orleans Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine. Hébert has additionally maintained a peer review legal rating of AV-Preeminent (4.9 out of 5.0) from Martindale-Hubbell. Nonetheless, Hébert is humbled by this most recent award and extends his most sincere gratitude to his clients and colleagues.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.
Stephen Hébert is a New Orleans-based sole practitioner, defending clients in criminal matters across Louisiana. After working as a Law Clerk at the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, an Assistant District Attorney at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office and an associate at a highly regarded commercial litigation firm, Hébert started his private practice in July 2010. Hébert’s outstanding abilities in criminal defense have since been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers: Hébert was named to Rising Stars in 2012 and 2013, and this is Hébert’s third consecutive selection to the Louisiana Super Lawyers list.
While criminal defense comprises most of his practice, Hébert’s current practice areas additionally include general civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury.
Click here to review Stephen Hébert’s full profile at Super Lawyers.
Motorist should never drink and drive. Nonetheless, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location on the West Bank this Wednesday (December 21) evening. This check point will occur between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. As such, instead of drinking and driving, please use a designated driver or cab service when going out on the town.