Joseph A. Marino III Honored for Excellence in Criminal Law

    GRETNA, LA, February 12, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Joseph A. Marino III of Marino Criminal Law LLC, has been recognized by Worldwide Registry for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in criminal law.

Mr. Marino demonstrates 22 years of legal experience through his practice, Marino Criminal Law LLC. Throughout his career, he has set himself apart by his reputation for thorough case investigation, knowledge of the law and effective plea negotiations. Another factor that sets Mr. Marino apart is his sole focus on criminal law in Jefferson Parish. He averages three court appearances per day in the 24th Judicial District courts of Jefferson Parish and has earned the respect of prosecutors and judges for his courtroom skills. He is a frequent lecturer on criminal defense topics throughout the state of Louisiana, and is an instructor at the Gretna, Kenner and Westwego Police Academies. In 2013, he was elected Councilman for the City of Gretna, District 2.

Mr. Marino received a JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. He was recently inducted into Worldwide Registry, and also maintains affiliation with Rotary International and the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In 2014, he was honored as a Legal Leader in Criminal Defense through Louisiana Top Rated Lawyers. In 2012, he sat on the Front End Committee of the Louisiana Sentencing Commission. He was also honored as a Top Lawyer by "New Orleans Magazine" in 2009. Furthermore, Mr. Marino holds the distinction of having been continuously named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since 2008. Additionally, he has been awarded the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics (AV Rating) through Martindale-Hubbell since 2008. He is very proud of his commitment to the local legal community with the Jefferson Bar Association. He served on the board of the JBA for eight years and was President of the Jefferson Bar Association for two terms.

For more information about Marino Criminal Law LLC, please visit http://www.marinocriminallaw.com.

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