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Experienced Trial Lawyers in Jefferson Parish

Put Marino & Ehle's

Knowledge Experience Reputation

To Work For You

Experienced Trial Lawyers in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish Criminal Defense Attorneys

Proven Criminal Defense Representation in Jefferson Parish

If you have been arrested, accused, or charged with a crime in Jefferson Parish, the attorney you choose matters.

For decades, Marino & Ehle, LLC has provided experienced criminal defense representation in the 24th Judicial District Court, First Parish Court, Second Parish Court, and other courts throughout Jefferson Parish.

Attorneys Joseph A. Marino III and Davidson S. Ehle III defend clients facing charges ranging from DWI, drug, firearm, and domestic violence offenses to serious felonies, sex offenses, crimes of violence, attempted murder, and homicide.

When your freedom, reputation, career, and future are at stake, you need attorneys with substantial courtroom and jury-trial experience who are prepared to examine the evidence, challenge the prosecution’s case, and take the case to trial when necessary.

Marino & Ehle has obtained not-guilty verdicts in cases ranging from misdemeanor prosecutions to felony drug charges, sex offenses, crimes of violence, and homicide. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but the firm’s record reflects decades of preparation and courtroom advocacy.

Experienced Trial Attorneys

Joe Marino and Davidson Ehle bring more than 65 years of combined legal experience to their clients.

Their criminal defense practice includes:

  • DWI and drug charges
  • Firearm and weapons offenses
  • Domestic violence allegations
  • Crimes of violence and sex offenses
  • Homicide and attempted murder
  • Bail, probation, juvenile, and expungement matters

Criminal defense is the principal focus of Marino & Ehle, LLC. Clients receive direct communication, personal attention, and experienced representation at every stage of the case.

Both attorneys have earned an AV Preeminent® peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.

Selected Civil Matters

The firm also handles select automobile-accident, personal-injury, divorce, support, community-property, and matrimonial-agreement matters.

Experience Matters in the Courtroom

The earlier an attorney becomes involved, the greater the opportunity to protect your rights, preserve evidence, and prepare an effective defense.

Contact Marino & Ehle, LLC to speak with Joseph A. Marino III or Davidson S. Ehle III.

Marino & Ehle, LLC Jefferson Parish Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, and applicable law.
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Davidson Ehle speaking to Gretna Police Academy cadets.
Davidson Ehle speaking to Gretna Police Academy cadets.

Knowledge

A strong defense begins with a thorough understanding of the law, the evidence, and the procedures that govern every stage of a criminal case.

Davidson Ehle and Joe Marino at the 24th Judicial District Court.

Experience

Decades of courtroom experience give our attorneys the judgment to recognize issues, anticipate challenges, and prepare each case effectively.

State Representative Joe Marino, presenting a bill about medical marijuana in 2022. It was passed into law and became Act 439.
State Representative Joe Marino presenting a medical marijuana bill on the House floor in 2022

reputation

Our attorneys are respected for their professionalism, preparation, ethical standards, and strong commitment to the clients they represent.

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Entrance to the Jefferson Parish Courthouse

Local

Deep roots in Jefferson Parish and decades of courtroom practice in Jefferson Parish provide valuable familiarity with the courts, procedures and legal community.

Client Testimonials

Awards for Marino & Ehle

Martindale-Hubbell has spoken: Peer, client and judge reviewed. Peer, client and judge respected professional litigators.

Marino & Ehle are honest, ethical, hard-working, knowledgable, resourceful trial attorneys.

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Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Lawyer award
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court appearances

Courtroom experience cannot be learned from a textbook. With more than 10,000 combined court appearances, Joe Marino and Davidson Ehle know how to evaluate evidence, address legal issues, and prepare a case for court.

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years of combined experience

For more than 6 decades combined, our attorneys have represented clients facing serious legal problems. That experience provides the judgement to recognize what matters, anticipate problems, and develop a strategy for each case.

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AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys

Both Joe Marino and Davidson Ehle have earned Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards – a distinction held by approximately 10% of attorneys nationwide. 

Let our experience work for you.