How much does it cost to hire Katie for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Katie offer a free consultation?

Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Katie's current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Louisiana typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Katie take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?

Katie is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Katie?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Katie accepting new child custody clients right now?

Katie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Katie Shoenfelt, Child Custody Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce · 5.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

Shoenfelt Law Firm, LLCatShoenfelt Law Firm LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

Practicing child custody in Baton Rouge since 2009.

17+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 5 client reviews
2: Bar admissions

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Child Custody Child Support Divorce Family Law

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Katie Shoenfelt is a shoenfelt law firm, llc based in Baton Rouge, LA. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce. Katie has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shoenfelt Law Firm LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Based in: Baton Rouge, LA
Experience: over 17 years
Known for: Child Custody · Child Support · Divorce

Handles Child Custody, Child Support, and Divorce matters from Baton Rouge, LA.
Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Katie takes on

Katie concentrates on child custody, child support, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Katie takes child custody matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Katie takes child support matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Katie takes divorce matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Katie takes family law matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Katie Shoenfelt — child custody lawyer in Baton Rouge

Mary Katherine “Katie” Shoenfelt, a Baton Rouge native, is a divorce and family law attorney who focuses on complex and high-conflict cases involving custody, support, and community property. She also handles personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents. As the founder of Shoenfelt Law Firm, LLC, she represents clients in East Baton Rouge Parish and surrounding parishes with a strategic, results-driven approach tailored to each case.

Katie regularly handles matters involving contested custody, intricate financial issues, and high-stakes community property partitions. She is known for her ability to analyze complex facts, identify key legal leverage points, and advocate effectively both in and out of the courtroom. Her practice is built on clear communication, thorough preparation, and a commitment to protecting her clients’ rights, financial interests, and families. Whether resolving disputes through negotiation or litigation, Katie provides focused, practical guidance to help clients move forward with confidence.

Katie is a recognized leader in Louisiana family law. She has handled numerous trials and successfully litigated matters before the Louisiana First and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal. She currently serves on the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council and previously held leadership roles as Chair (2022–2024), Vice Chair (2019–2022), and Secretary (2017–2019). She also served on the Legislative Child Support Review Committee for the 2024 legislative session, where she helped develop proposed changes to Louisiana’s child support laws that were enacted by the legislature.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Communication Studies, from Louisiana State University in 2006, and her Juris Doctor from LSU Law Center in 2009, after which she was admitted to practice law in Louisiana. She developed a strong foundation in litigation while practicing alongside her father, Oscar Shoenfelt, III, a respected Baton Rouge trial attorney with more than 40 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury.

Her professional experience also includes practicing with Rowe Law Firm and Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC, as well as serving as a managing partner at Carleton, Hebert & Shoenfelt, LLC and Carleton, Shoenfelt & Chapman, LLC.

You can call her office today and schedule a consultation if you are interested in representation. Scheduling is NOT through Avvo.

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Katie's approach to child custody cases

Clients Katie works with

Katie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, child support, and divorce matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Louisiana State University
J.D. Civil · 2009
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
B.S. · 2006

Jurisdictions

Katie's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court.
2009 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
2009 · ACTIVE

Katie studied at J.D. Civil in Louisiana State University and B.S. in Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Law school and academic background

Katie completed J.D. Civil in Louisiana State University and B.S. in Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katie runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Katie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Katie's professional memberships and bar associations

Louisiana Association of Justice Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys
membership

Locations

Katie Shoenfelt's office in Baton Rouge

Katie's primary office is at 5157 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Shoenfelt Law Firm LLC

5157 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Katie Shoenfelt — 5.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Katie. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing child custody attorneys in Baton Rouge.

5.0

5 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katie Shoenfelt — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katie

Katie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katie Shoenfelt

How much does it cost to hire Katie for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katie offer a free consultation?
Katie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katie's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Katie's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katie take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?
Katie is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katie accepting new child custody clients right now?
Katie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Metairie in Louisiana

Katie handles child custody matters throughout Louisiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified child custody attorneys in that community.

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