Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Business Litigation, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Louisiana since: 2014
Education: The University of Michigan Law School
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Weixler Law LLC
1239 Baronne StNew Orleans, LA 70113 Visit website
Jacob Weixler, of Weixler Law, LLC, in New Orleans, Louisiana, focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, criminal defense, and civil rights law. He serves clients throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Mr. Weixler has over a decade of legal experience and is a committed and passionate advocate for his clients. Over the course of his career, he has litigated civil and criminal cases at the state and federal levels. His practice spans a diverse range of issues and cases, and he provides effective and diligent representation to each client.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, Mr. Weixler graduated from the University of Michigan Law School. He holds licenses to practice law in Louisiana, Florida and the District of Columbia, as well as before the federal courts of Louisiana and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Following law school, Mr. Weixler practiced at a Washington, D.C., based international law firm, where he defended large companies against various charges on an international level. He later relocated to New Orleans and founded Weixler Law.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Weixler has been involved in many significant cases, including two involving the release of individuals serving sentences for crimes they did not commit, or crimes committed when they were minors. Involved in his legal community, he belongs to the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Business Litigation, General Litigation, Civil RightsFocus areas
Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Felony, Litigation
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 30% Business Litigation
- 20% General Litigation
- 10% Civil Rights
First Admitted: 2010, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.weixlerlaw.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- Federal Bar Association - New Orleans, Board Member of the Young Lawyers Division Chair of the Pro Bono Philanthropy Committee (2019-2021)
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Member (Inactive), 2011
- Florida Bar Association, Member, 2010
- Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2020
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Jake is smart and effective.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022