André Bélanger, a graduate of Loyola University, is a highly-respected criminal defense attorney serving the people of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding areas of Ascension and Assumption Parishes.
In his 23 years of practicing law, Mr. Bélanger has handled thousands of criminal cases at both the pre-trial and trial stage, including approximately 200 trials. This trial experience includes homicide defense and prosecution, large drug conspiracies and fraud cases making Bélanger one of the few attorneys capable of handling even the largest, most complex federal cases. Mr. Bélanger has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Fifth Circuit and Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and has handled complex federal prosecutions in Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr. Bélanger is a multi- year recipient of the Nation Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Lawyer’s Award and Louisiana’s Super Lawyers.
Outside of a law office, André is happily married to his loving wife, Ashley, with whom he has two beautiful children, Luc and Mattheiu. He is a firm believer that it is because of their support that he has achieved so much success. André’s passion for cooking has developed a fondness for travel where he can explore different culinary traditions. He also trains jiu jitsu with his children and our members of Team Jucao.
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2000
J.D. Honors: Corpus Juris Secundum Award
Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1997
B.A. Honors: Cum Laude
Major: Economics
Classes/Seminars Taught
Tulane University Trial Advocacy Program, Tulane University
Loyola University Skills Curriculum, Loyola University
Professional Associations and Memberships
Louisiana, 2000
Mississippi, 2012
Georgia, 2016
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2006
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2006
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi, 2012
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi, 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
Awards
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers
National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1%
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s “Blackstone’s Order”
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Board of Directors
“Mr. Bélanger was there for me every step of the way. He provided great comfort to my family and helped calm their nerves through the most stressful time in one’s life. As for me, he covered every angle, was super professional, always by my side… Just a very Dependable and Trustworthy individual. I highly recommend Mr. Bélanger for anyone’s legal representation.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Client S
“This is a humble, soft spoken legal giant! Hired and consulted on several difficult situations. He is destined for greatness!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Client B
“André Bélanger and James Manasseh gave me exactly what I needed know at our consultation to understand the expectations of the court. They understood my position and were always in front of the 8-ball. In a very critical point in my life, my attorneys came through in a major way. Thanks, guys!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Client T