Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lake Charles, LA
Colonna Law Firm has been dedicated to providing client-focused legal representation in Lake Charles, Louisiana since 2013. Our practice areas include criminal defense, family law, and personal injury, with a commitment to protecting clients' rights while maintaining compassion in every case. With extensive courtroom experience across civil, criminal, and family law matters, we leverage our deep understanding of Louisiana's legal system to deliver strategic advocacy. Our founder, Jacob Colonna, brings specialized expertise from handling complex litigation cases ranging from DWI defense to traumatic brain injury claims.We prioritize open communication and tailored strategies to address each client's unique needs while maintaining strong relationships with local legal professionals. Our firm's reputation for thorough preparation and aggressive representation has been built through consistent delivery of results-driven legal solutions.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
DWI Defense
Brain Injury Claims
Truck Accidents
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes
Contested Divorce
Child Custody
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of courtroom experience in Louisiana's legal system
- Our practice combines criminal, family, and personal injury expertise
- We provide tailored legal strategies for each client's unique situation
- Our founder has tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries
- We maintain strong working relationships with local legal professionals
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing charges ranging from DWI offenses to violent crimes. With extensive trial experience in Louisiana courts, we provide aggressive representation while explaining complex legal processes clearly. We handle cases involving drug crimes, firearms charges, and probation violations, offering both flat fee and hourly billing options. Our approach combines courtroom readiness with strategic negotiations to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including contested divorces, child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection orders. Our services range from affordable uncontested divorces to complex custody litigation. We prioritize peaceful resolutions while maintaining trial readiness, with particular expertise in Louisiana-specific family law matters. Our practice balances legal advocacy with compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in cases involving car accidents, truck collisions, and workplace injuries. Our contingency fee basis ensures access to justice without upfront costs. We handle traumatic brain injury claims and wrongful death cases, working with medical experts to document long-term impacts. Our litigation experience spans from settlement negotiations to courtroom trials for maximum compensation.
DWI Defense
Specializing in DWI defense across Southwest Louisiana, we protect clients' driving privileges and criminal records. Our experience includes challenging blood alcohol testing procedures and negotiating reduced charges. We explain mandatory penalties while exploring expungement options for first-time offenders. Our representation covers all stages from license suspension hearings to courtroom trials in Lake Charles and surrounding parishes.
Brain Injury Claims
We handle traumatic brain injury cases resulting from vehicle accidents and workplace incidents. Our approach combines medical documentation with life-care planning to secure comprehensive compensation. We work with neuropsychologists to prove long-term impacts and calculate future care costs. Our contingency fee structure allows clients to pursue justice without financial risk while focusing on recovery from these life-altering injuries.
People
Jacob Colonna
Managing Attorney
Jacob Colonna founded Colonna Law Firm in 2013 after serving as litigation head at a local firm. A Lake Charles native, he handles criminal, family, and personal injury cases with extensive trial experience. He graduated summa cum laude from LSU with both undergraduate and law degrees, earning CALI Awards in Contracts and UCC Sales. Active in local bar associations, he provides community-focused legal representation.
Questions
What areas of law does Colonna Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases, with particular expertise in DWI defense, traumatic brain injury claims, and contested divorce litigation.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations for all new clients to discuss their legal options and develop appropriate representation strategies.
How does payment work for legal services?
We offer flexible payment options including flat fees for specific services, hourly billing, and payment plans. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.
What makes Colonna Law Firm different from other firms?
Our combination of courtroom experience across multiple practice areas, local community roots, and personalized client approach creates unique value for clients facing complex legal challenges.
Do you handle cases outside Lake Charles?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Southwest Louisiana including Sulphur, Jennings, Deridder, and all Calcasieu Parish jurisdictions.
