Barry J. Sallinger | Sallinger / Melancon

Education

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), J.D.
Loyola University in New Orleans, B.S.

Admissions

All state and federal courts in Louisiana

Activities

Louisiana State Bar Association
Association of Corporate Counsel
National College for DUI Defense
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Lifetime Member
Louisiana Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Louisiana Association for Justice
American Chemical Society
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course, Instructor
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), completed first phase

Overview

Becoming a lawyer is not about obtaining a degree, license, or basic skill set. It takes many years, often decades, for one to evolve into an advocate who can actually provide the kind of meaningful advice clients need to navigate in the modern world.

Barry is a uniquely experienced attorney known for his candor, integrity, and passion. Not just with his clients but with judges, prosecutors, adversaries, and law enforcement. He is an alliance builder who has forged strong relationships with local officials, lawyers, and government agencies, all providing him with keen insight into, and knowledge of, the legal system and resolution of complex problems.

He is a listener who seeks to understand his client as he navigates legal, administrative, and workforce environments with disparate and complex rules. His skilled support team assists his efforts to help clients get their lives back on track.

Reputation and results are responsible for Barry’s client base. Nearly all of his clients are referred by people within the legal system who are familiar with his work ethic and dedication to his practice.