W. Jarred Franklin

W. Jarred Franklin is a Louisiana attorney whose private practice concentrates on criminal defense, DWI matters, family law, child custody, personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, appellate law, and other litigation. He has practiced privately since 2000 and brings experience from trial-level disputes and appellate proceedings. His current work reflects a broad litigation practice with a strong criminal defense component.

Jarred graduated from Mississippi College School of Law. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Henry N. Brown Jr. at the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal. That early appellate experience provided direct exposure to judicial decision making, legal research, briefing, and the review of trial records. His education and clerkship continue to support a practice involving criminal matters, civil claims, family disputes, and appeals.

Jarred served on the Louisiana Appellate Project for several years and handled more than 125 felony appeals before the Second and Third Circuit Courts of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court. His practice further includes medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, and family law matters. He is admitted in Louisiana, the US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

W. Jarred Franklin combines criminal defense work with substantial appellate and civil litigation experience. His background includes judicial clerkship service, felony appellate representation, and private practice across several contested legal areas. Recognitions listed by his firm include a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and local attorney honors. He continues to represent clients in cases requiring courtroom advocacy, legal research, briefing, and careful evaluation of complex factual records.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of W. Jarred Franklin
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Appellate Project

Licensed State

• Louisiana

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