- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- Guardianship
- Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Criminal DefenseFor most of our clients facing the threat of deportation, release from detention is their most pressing concern. Whenever possible, we will seek a hearing to have you or your loved one released on bond. After a bond hearing, we will look closely at all possible types of relief, including cancellation of removal, a waiver of inadmissibility, asylum or an adjustment of status. In certain situations, post-conviction relief may be the best option. In these instances, we will work closely with a criminal defense attorney to support your case.
- DUI/DWIA traffic ticket may end up costing you more money than just a fine! There may be more serious consequences, such as an increased insurance premium, license suspension, or even a possible impact on your immigration status. If you have been cited for a DUI /DWI, the consequences can be even more severe and may even involve jail time.
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Sex Crimes
- RobberyCrimes involving moral turpitude. The guidelines on exactly what is a crime of moral turpitude are vague. With this said, certain types of crimes, such as theft, fraud, assault and robbery, are typically considered crimes of moral turpitude. Drunk driving may be considered a crime of moral turpitude depending on a number of factors.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsYou must not have been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or be considered a threat to national security or public safety
- Assault
- Murder
- Hit and Run
- Business DisputesB raden, Gonzalez & Associates represents small business clients involved in commercial litigation, including general business disputes, breach of contract actions, unfair business practices, and unfair competition. We can assist you with various types of commercial litigation, including...
- Unfair Competition
- Premises LiabilityFollowing her admission to the Louisiana state bar in April 1998, Ms. Lastra began working for a law firm in downtown New Orleans, where she specialized in the areas of premises liability, product liability, and workers’ compensation defense. In 2006, and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Lastra began practicing as an independent contractor, working for several New Orleans law firms and attorneys, and also representing her own clients. Ms. Lastra’s practice has included varying areas of law on both the plaintiff and defense side, ranging from public entity defense, construction law, insurance defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and arbitration. She joined Braden, Gonzalez & Associates in October of 2012.
- Construction LitigationGloria Tianne Lastra attended Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Philosophy and Psychology in July 1995. She received her Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Tulane Law School in New Orleans in January 1998. Ms. Lastra is fluent in Spanish, being a native of Puerto Rico. Ms. Lastra’s practice has included varying areas of law on both the plaintiff and defense side, ranging from public entity defense, construction law, insurance defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and arbitration. She joined Braden, Gonzalez & Associates in October of 2012.
- Property DamageWe understand and respect that these are difficult times for you. Our team of experienced attorneys and our dedicated staff will offer you guidance, support and determined representation as we seek maximum financial recovery for the property damage and the personal injuries you sustained.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Family ImmigrationWhen one member of a family lives in the United States and others live abroad, reuniting in the United States can be especially complex. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires substantial documentation and information before approving an application. Without an experienced lawyer on your side, you may make critical mistakes that could lead to unnecessary delays or denials. At the Gonzalez Law Firm, we help people from around the nation and the world in all types of family immigration matters.
- Employment Immigration
- Green Cards
- Work VisasI n today’s global economy, demand for workers flows across international boundaries. In the United States, the federal government has recognized this reality. As a result, foreign workers are allowed to live and work here under a variety of employment visas.
- Personal InjuryAt Braden, Gonzalez and Associates, our goal is to ensure that irresponsible property owners take responsibility for their actions – through financial compensation to the victims. Because of the complexity of laws surrounding personal injury accidents, pursuing a case on your own is not only difficult, but in some cases, it is almost impossible. At Braden, Gonzalez and Associates, we will investigate the particular facts of your case and will fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
- Medical MalpracticeE very year nearly 100,000 Americans die as a result of mistakes made by their doctors, dentists, nurses, and others helth care providers. They can make mistakes during surgical procedures, births, even in prescribing medication. They may also fail to diagnose your condition promptly and correctly, resulting in harm to you with potentially devastating consequences. At Braden, Gonzalez and Associates, we will use our experience of medical malpractice law to investigate your case and to obtain compensation for our client’s injuries. We have a team of experts who will help us evaluate your claim.
- Auto Accidents
- Wills