Languages

• English(Primary)
• Spanish

Law Firm Overview

Russell Ruben Hodges II is the owner and operator of the Hodges Law Firm. He has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1987. In 1996 Russell opened a private law practice, after having previously worked as a State's Attorney and for other lawyers. He handles all manor of Family Law cases, these cases range from simple divorces to contested child custody and visitation, including child support and spousal support. He also handles cases brought by the State against individuals, examples of such cases are OCS (child welfare cases) or DDS (support enforcement). He has also handled numerous cases involving Restraining Orders and/or Injunctions. Russell is also available for cases involving the partition (splitting) of community property.

For the convenience of Spanish speaking clients, Russell tambien habla espanol.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Criminal Defense
• Misdemeanors & Felonies
• DUI/DWI
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Industrial Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Workers' Compensation Law

Honors and Awards

• Moot Court Board, May 1, 1986 - May 6, 1987
• Livingston Parish Bar Association Secretaty- Treasurer, April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001

Classes and Seminars

• D.W.I Defense Seminar, Baton Rouge College, April 17, 2004
• Law Office Administration, Baton Rouge College, March 22, 2004 - May 5, 2004
• American Federal Government, Southeastern Louisiana University, August 26, 1996 - December 15, 1996
• Moot Court Class, LSU Law Center, February 18, 1987 - April 28, 1987

Pro Bono Activities

• Capital Area Legal Services Pro Bono Project, 2008

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation Law