James Edward Sudduth III
1109 Pithon St Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Firm:
Sudduth & Associates
Overview
James E. Sudduth, III is the founder and driving force behind Sudduth and Associates, LLC. As a Lake Charles native, he witnessed the lack of growth and direction present in his beloved city and decided to become the force of change the city needed. James knew that to accomplish this goal he would have to temporarily relocate to Baton Rouge. After law school, James returned home to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s office, and during his tenure he was promoted to Misdemeanor Section Chief. When offered a second promotion to the Felony Division, James declined stating that he was being called to serve the public in a different arena. “At the end of the day it isn’t about the amount of money you bring home or the prestige attached to your name; rather it is the satisfaction of a job well done and knowing that despite your limited resources you have accomplished the near impossible. It is about making a difference in people’s lives and having the desire to serve them when no one else will. This is what it means to be a true servant to the public.”
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Bar Admissions
Texas
Admitted in 2014
Louisiana
Admitted in 2013
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted in 2013
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted in 2013
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Admitted in 2013
United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted in 2013
United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Admitted in 2013
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Admitted in 2013
Awards
1. Invited and Elected to join the American Law Society (2016-Present)
2. Nationally Ranked Top 10 under 40 (2016)
3. For Excellence in the Field of Criminal Law: NACDA Nationally Ranked Top 10 under 40 (2017)
4. For Excellence in the Field of Criminal Law: NACDA Top 40 under 40: State of Louisiana (2017)
5. Criminal Defense: American Society of Legal Advocates (“ASLA”)
Organizations & Affiliations
Albert Tate Inn of Court
Member
American Association of Justice
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Law Society
Member
American Society of Legal Advocates
Member
Dean Henry George McMahon Inn of Court
Member
Louisiana Association of Justice
Member
Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
Member
St. Thomas More Society
Member
Texas State Bar Association
Member
Languages
English
Spanish
Work Experience
Calcasieu Parish District Attorneys Office
2013 - 2015
Education
Louisiana State University, JD/DCL
Graduated 2013
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science - Finance; Minor - Spanish
Graduated 20009
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (337) 480-0101
Fax: (337) 419-0507
1109 Pithon St
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
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