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Lafayette, Louisiana · Est. 2013

Exceptional legal guidance, one family at a time.

Providing Lafayette with exceptional legal guidance in Divorce, Family Law, and Personal Injury law since 2013.

Free consultations · 1304 Lafayette Street, Lafayette

Areas of Law Practice

Six ways the firm stands beside you

01 Family Law

Issues involving family are among the most stressful and difficult that a person can endure. You need personal, compassionate legal representation that gives you the confidence to do what's right and push for the best possible outcome — attentive, careful, and strong.

Divorce

  • Filing for divorce
  • Being served for a divorce
  • Assistance filling out divorce forms
  • Questions about a divorce

Custody / Paternity

  • Sole or joint custody
  • Modification of custody
  • Exparté (emergency) custody
  • Establishing or disputing paternity
  • Child relocation

Child / Spousal Support

  • Petition for child support
  • Petition for spousal support
  • Modify child support
  • Contempt of child or spousal support

End-of-Life Planning

  • Last will and testament
  • Successions
  • Powers of attorney
02 Domestic Violence & Protective Orders

Abuse comes in all forms — physical, mental and emotional. If you or a loved one is in need of protection from an abuser, having an attorney to guide you through the process while offering advice and counsel will make this difficult time that much easier. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

  • Protective orders
  • Domestic & sexual violence cases
  • Care and compassion in the most stressful situations
03 Personal Injury

When you are involved in an accident, the road to recovery can seem never-ending — insurance companies, lost wages, future pain and suffering, medical bills and expenses. Don't walk the road alone. The firm coordinates with your doctors and communicates with the insurance companies so you can focus on recovering.

A vehicle after a collision on the roadway
  • Free consultation on your accident case
  • Help finding the right medical provider
  • Insurance communication handled for you
04 Criminal Law

When facing arrest or being accused of a crime, you should know your rights. It is important to have a legal defense team who is ready to assist you through trial. Your freedom could be at stake — don't wait.

Drug Crimes

  • Possession & paraphernalia
  • Possession with intent to sell
  • Distribution & trafficking
  • Prescription drug crimes

DUI / DWI

  • Traffic offenses including DUI and DWI charges

Property Crimes

  • Burglary
  • Scams
  • Auto theft
  • Shoplifting

Misdemeanors & Felonies

  • Assault and battery
  • Resisting an officer
  • Public intoxication
  • Destruction of property

Expungements

  • Clearing your criminal record
05 Adoptions

Adopting a child is a beautiful process, but it can come with obstacles and questions. Being a father himself, Jonathan knows the importance of family. The firm will guide you throughout the process and prepare you for what to expect.

A father and child sharing a joyful moment together
  • Intrafamily / step-parent adoption
  • Agency adoption
  • Private adoption
  • International adoption
06 Mediation & Dispute Resolution

An experienced guide through dispute resolution — understanding the specifics of your case, the legal process of filing your claim, and the path to the compensation you deserve, with a free consultation to get started.

Two people shaking hands after reaching an agreement
  • Mediation services
  • Free consultation

Facing one of these? Call (337) 291-9833 — consultations are free.

The Record

One volunteer case built this firm.

In 2013, Jonathan Jarrett took his first volunteer protective order case — a decision that he says changed his life for the better. After a successful hearing, a tearful embrace, and words of encouragement, he left his job and opened his own practice, assisting survivors of domestic violence ever since.

  1. 2013

    First volunteer protective order case — and the founding of the firm

  2. 2015

    Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers, Outstanding Attorney Award

    LVL Top Protective Order Award

  3. 2016

    LVL Outstanding Attorney Award · Top Protective Order Award

    LSBA Pro Bono Publico Award · LSBA Century Award

  4. 2017

    LVL Outstanding Attorney Award · Outstanding Protective Order Award

  5. 2018

    LVL Outstanding Attorney Award · Outstanding Protective Order Award

  6. 2019

    LVL Outstanding Attorney Award · Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney

  7. 2020

    LVL Outstanding Attorney · Outstanding Solo Practitioner

    LSBA Pro Bono Publico Award (second time)

  8. 2021

    LVL Outstanding Attorney · Outstanding Protective Order · Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney

Awards as listed on the firm's site: Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers (LVL) and the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA).

Jonathan Jarrett receiving an award with Justice James Genovese, Louisiana Supreme Court
Jonathan Jarrett with Justice James Genovese, Louisiana Supreme Court

The Attorneys

Get to know us

Jonathan T. Jarrett, attorney at The Jarrett Firm

Jonathan T. Jarrett

Attorney at Law · Founder

An award-winning practitioner focusing on family law, criminal law, and personal injury — with experience in all areas of family law, including child custody, support, divorce, community property, and domestic violence protective orders. Admitted in 2012, Jonathan left insurance defense after his first volunteer protective order case and has been assisting survivors of domestic violence ever since.

  • J.D./D.C.L., LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2012
  • B.A. Spanish, University of Mississippi, 2007
  • Admitted: all Louisiana state & federal courts, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court
  • Lafayette Bar Foundation, Board of Directors
  • Past President, LBA Paula M. Woodruff Family Law Section
  • Mock trial coach, Carencro High School (2015–present)
Logan R. Istre, attorney at The Jarrett Firm

Logan R. Istre

Attorney at Law

A passionate and dedicated attorney focused on family law. After clerking under two general-jurisdiction judges who regularly handled divorce, custody, and family law cases, Logan entered private practice in 2021 under some of Lafayette’s top family law practitioners — and served as president of the Lafayette Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

  • J.D./D.C.L., LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2020
  • B.A. Political Science, UL Lafayette, 2016
  • President, LBA Family Law Section (past)
  • Member, Louisiana State Bar Association & Lafayette Bar Association

Contact

Let's discuss your case

We offer free consultations — call the office and someone will help you schedule. Practicing divorce and family law, personal injury, and criminal law in Lafayette, Louisiana.

(337) 291-9833

Office

1304 Lafayette Street
Lafayette, LA 70501

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Hours

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday Closed

Free consultation. Contact our office to discuss your case — no cost, no obligation.