Defense of Students Tourists International Visitors New Orleans Criminal Defense Lawyers for Students and Visitors Experienced Defense of Students, Tourists, Business Visitors and Conventioneers If you or a loved one was arrested during Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day, the French Quarter Festival, Essence, the Sugar Bowl or any of the other events that have made New Orleans a favorite destination for travelers, you need a local lawyer who knows the system and who has the experience to fight for your rights. At Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, our attorneys offer experienced criminal defense representation to students, tourists, conventioneers, business travelers and international visitors to New Orleans and other attractions in Louisiana. Our firm’s international scope and multilingual capabilities makes Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson a logical choice to represent visitors who would benefit from working with an attorney who understands the potential immigration implications of a criminal charge and who is fluent in Spanish or French and has access to interpreters specializing in translation of Portuguese or other languages. We represent clients charged with a variety of crimes, including: Public indecency or public intoxication Drunk driving Drug charges Date rape or sexual assault We understand that for many visitors to New Orleans, having to return to Louisiana to go to court may pose a serious inconvenience. We work to minimize the necessity of further travel by handling every aspect of the case and appearing on our clients’ behalf, when possible. Where appropriate, we also work aggressively to preserve expungement eligibility for first-time offenders. Defense of Students and Tourists Charged With Serious Crimes While many of our student, out-of-state visitor or foreign clients face only misdemeanor charges, it should be noted that our criminal defense lawyers have represented clients charged with capital offenses (those for which the death penalty is possible). This means that, regardless of the nature of the alleged crime, our team has the skill and experience to protect your rights. Contact Us to Discuss Your Criminal Defense Needs Call Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson at 504-523-6496 or contact our firm by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation with a New Orleans lawyer who has extensive experience in the defense of students and visitors facing criminal charges of all kinds. Practice Areas Family Law Overview Child Custody Divorce Domestic & International Adoption Immigration Law Overview EB 5 Visas EB-5 Visas Fact Sheet Employment Sponsored Immigration Family Based Immigration Asylum Criminal Defense Overview Defense of Students Tourists International Visitors Drug Crimes DUI/DWI White Collar Federal Crimes Estate Planning Overview Interstate International Ancillary Successions Successions and Wills Living Wills Powers of Attorney Business & Commercial Law Overview International Commercial Law Legal Translation & Interpreter Services Overview Plaintiffs in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Overview Car and Truck Accidents FELA/Railroad Accidents Mesothelioma and Silicosis Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents Product Liability Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense Overview International Insurance Matters Admiralty & Maritime Law Overview Jones Act Legal Services for Foreigners Overview Bankruptcy Collections About Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, LLC Our fundamental success as a law firm has been in building quality relationships with our clients. All of our clients are treated with respect and with a focus on best meeting their individual goals and objectives. We are fortunate to have built strong relationships with generations of Louisiana families and family-owned businesses. We take professional pride in the fact that many of our clients are so satisfied with our services that they refer their families or business associates to us as well. Contact & Location Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, L.L.C. 400 Poydras Street, Suite 1990 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-523-6496 Fax: 504-525-2846 Quick Contact First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Brief Message SUBMIT © 2021 by Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy