About Devin Fontenot | Lake Charles Family Law Attorney

Q: How long has Devin Fontenot been practicing law?

Devin Fontenot has been practicing law in Louisiana since 2015, graduating cum laude from Southern University Law Center. He served as a public defender in Calcasieu Parish before opening his own firm in Lake Charles in 2020.

Q: Where is Devin Fontenot's law office located?

The firm is located at 2706 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The firm serves clients throughout Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana.

Q: Did Devin Fontenot work as a public defender?

Yes. Before opening his own firm, Devin Fontenot served as a public defender in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, representing juveniles in the legal system. That experience shaped his client-first approach to legal representation.

"My job isn't to be the hero of your story. It's to guide you through one of the hardest seasons of your life."

— Devin Fontenot

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Why Lake Charles Families Trust Devin Fontenot

When you're facing a divorce, fighting for your kids, navigating an adoption, or dealing with a criminal charge — you need more than a law firm. You need a team that listens, tells you the truth, and genuinely fights for what matters most to you and your family.

Devin Fontenot has been serving families in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana for over 10 years. He grew up here. He went to Barbe High School. He earned his degree at McNeese. He and his wife Jessica chose to come back and raise their family in this community after law school — not because it was the most convenient option, but because it's home.

He opened his own firm in 2020 because he wanted to build the kind of practice he believed clients actually deserved: small enough to know your name, experienced enough to get real results.

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Devin Fontenot

Attorney at Law · Lake Charles, Louisiana · Est. 2020

J.D., Cum Laude

Southern University Law Center, 2015

B.S. Criminal Justice

McNeese State University

Public Defender

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

Oasis: A Safe Haven

Attorney for domestic abuse survivors

Lake Charles Native

Barbe High School graduate

From Calcasieu Parish Public Defender to Lake Charles Law Firm

After graduating from Southern University Law Center in 2015 — cum laude — Devin returned to Lake Charles and joined the Calcasieu Parish Public Defender's Office. He represented juveniles: young people caught in the legal system, often with no one else in their corner. That experience shaped everything about the way he practices law today.

It taught him to listen before advising. To explain things in plain language, not legal jargon. To fight hard even when the odds aren't in your favor. And to never treat a client like a file number.

In 2020, Devin opened his own firm on Hodges Street in Lake Charles — following in his family's entrepreneurial footsteps and creating the kind of practice he'd always believed clients deserved. A place where clients are treated like people, not case numbers. Where calls get returned. Where honesty and results come before anything else.

Today, Devin focuses primarily on family law — divorce, custody, child support, and adoption — as well as criminal defense and personal injury. He's also the attorney for Oasis: A Safe Haven, a Lake Charles-based domestic abuse treatment center serving survivors across Southwest Louisiana. His community is his clients, and his clients are his community.

Outside the office, Devin is a devoted husband to Jessica and father to their two sons, Warner and Owen. He coaches youth sports, stays active in the Lake Charles community, and firmly believes that a great attorney is also a great neighbor.

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How Our Lake Charles Law Firm Works for You

Three principles that guide every case, every client, every conversation.

Honest From Day One

We tell you what your case actually looks like — not what you want to hear. Honest expectations from the first conversation mean no surprises later and better decisions throughout.

A Team That Stays With You

From your first call to your court date, our firm keeps you informed at every step. You always know where your case stands, what comes next, and who to call with questions.

Results That Hold

We don't measure success by getting through the case — we measure it by where you and your family are on the other side. Every strategy is built around outcomes that actually matter to you.

Meet Our Lake Charles Legal Team

Real people who know your name, return your calls, and fight for your family every day.

Devin Fontenot

Attorney at Law

Lifelong Lake Charles resident, former Calcasieu Parish public defender, and founder of the firm. J.D. Southern University Law Center, cum laude, 2015. Focuses primarily on family law, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Hope Champagne

Paralegal

Hope supports clients and the legal team through every stage of a case — from document preparation and court filings to keeping clients informed and organized throughout the process.

Brylee Peveto

Legal Assistant

Brylee is often the first voice you hear when you call the office. She keeps things moving, makes sure no client falls through the cracks, and brings genuine care to every interaction.

What Lake Charles Clients Say About Our Firm

Real words from real families we've represented across Southwest Louisiana.

Best attorney in town! He helped me through my divorce, custody, and adoption and made a stressful process so much easier. I am extremely thankful for everything he did. You won't get anyone better than him.

Shawn DuhonDivorce, Custody & Adoption

Devin and his staff are professional, courteous, and work hard for their clients. We used Devin for child custody, divorce, and intrafamily adoption. All cases were handled respectfully and we could not have had better outcomes.

AlonniaCustody, Divorce & Adoption

Devin was the absolute best choice for our custody and adoption! He was down to earth and all business in court, did everything possible to ensure the best outcome for our family. He nails it every single time.

Taylor PhippsCustody & Adoption

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Firm

What type of law does Devin Fontenot practice in Lake Charles?

Devin Fontenot practices family law, criminal defense, and personal injury in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His primary focus is family law — divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption — serving Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana.

How long has Devin Fontenot been practicing law?

Devin has been practicing law in Louisiana since 2015, graduating cum laude from Southern University Law Center. He served as a public defender in Calcasieu Parish before opening his own firm in Lake Charles in 2020 — giving clients over 10 years of combined legal experience.

Where is the office located and what are the hours?

The office is located at 2706 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The firm serves clients throughout Calcasieu Parish — including Sulphur, Westlake, and Moss Bluff.

Did Devin Fontenot work as a public defender?

Yes. Before opening his own firm, Devin served as a public defender in Calcasieu Parish representing juveniles in the legal system. That experience is at the core of how the firm practices today — direct, honest, and always in the client's corner.

Devin Fontenot — Lake Charles Attorney at Law