Category: Civil law

New Orleans is a city built on hospitality, world-class music, and unforgettable experiences. Millions of visitors arrive every year to enjoy our culture, but regular tourists rarely pay attention to a specific mid-city building located at 2700 Tulane Avenue. To locals, this address is infamous. It is the home of the Orleans Parish Criminal District […]

Ah, Jazz Fest. There is nothing quite like the late-April and early-May magic in New Orleans—the smell of Crawfish Bread in the air, the echo of brass bands floating across the Fair Grounds, and a cold drink in hand under the Louisiana sun. But as the final notes fade and the crowds stream out of […]

The festival lights have dimmed, the music has faded, and the crowds have gone home. But for some attendees of the Fort Lauderdale Flagler Village Festival (FQF), the celebration left behind an unwanted souvenir: a criminal charge. If you were arrested or cited during the festival, you are likely dealing with an overwhelming amount of […]

If you have spent any significant time in the French Quarter, you have likely seen the New Orleans Police Department’s transport vans—affectionately or notoriously known as “Paddy Wagons”—navigating the narrow streets of the Vieux Carré. When the neon lights of Bourbon Street fade into the flashing blue and red of an NOPD cruiser, the journey […]

French Quarter Fest is one of the highlights of the year—a celebration of music, food, and the unique culture that defines New Orleans. But with increased crowds and a heavy police presence, a single celebratory moment can quickly turn into a legal headache. Whether it’s a public intoxication charge, a physical altercation, or a DWI, […]

French Quarter Festival is one of the best times to be in New Orleans. The music is world-class, the food is unmatched, and the energy is infectious. But for many locals and tourists alike, a day of celebration can take a sharp turn when an encounter with law enforcement goes from a “warning” to a […]

Navigating the criminal justice system in New Orleans often feels like walking through a maze where the rules change depending on which side of the street you’re standing on. For those facing charges in Orleans Parish, one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—tools in a defense attorney’s arsenal is Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article […]

The Crescent City Classic (CCC10k) is a New Orleans institution. Every Easter Saturday, thousands of runners, walkers, and costumed revelers make the 6.2-mile trek from the Superdome to City Park. It’s a celebration of health, community, and—in true NOLA fashion—a world-class afterparty.   But between the “beer corrals” and the high-energy RaceFest, it’s surprisingly easy […]

At GCL, we talk a lot about “proximity.” Usually, that refers to how closely we work with our clients or how well we understand the law. But sometimes, proximity is literal. If you stand on the steps of the local courthouse, you can practically see our front door. It’s a five-minute walk. But for our […]

There’s a unique perspective that comes with working at Go Crest Law. From our office windows, we have a direct line of sight to the Orleans Justice Center (OJC). Every day, we see the intake van pull up—a sterile, moving symbol of one of the most stressful moments in a person’s life. For many, that […]