About the Firm

Law Offices of Donald J. Melancon, L.L.C.

Office Address

105 Field Street
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037

Phone

(504) 261-8812

Email

dj@nola.legal

Bar Membership

Louisiana State Bar Association
Donald J. Melancon, Attorney at Law

Donald J. Melancon

Attorney at Law

Donald J. Melancon has practiced law in the Greater New Orleans area since 2008. He represents clients in criminal defense, immigration, family law, personal injury, real estate, and contract matters in Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany parishes, and before the New Orleans Immigration Court. He is licensed in Louisiana and California and admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.

Admissions

  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • State Bar of California (#283347)
  • United States Tax Court

Education

  • LL.M. in Taxation, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
  • J.D., Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Immigration and Removal Defense
  • Family Law (Divorce, Community Property, Custody, Support)
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate and Successions
  • Contracts

How Consultations Work

All consultations are prepaid and are conducted by telephone, video call, WhatsApp, or email correspondence. Submit the consultation request form, pay through the secure payment page, and the office will respond or schedule your session.

Written Consultation

$25

Submit your legal question in writing and receive a detailed written response by email within 48–72 hours.

Live Consultation

$50

A 30-minute session by telephone, video call (FaceTime or Zoom), or WhatsApp.

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