Scott C. Stansbury

About Scott C. Stansbury

Scott Stansbury, a longstanding resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area, serves as a highly skilled civil and criminal attorney at the Law Office of David I. Courcelle, LLC. With extensive experience in the courtroom, he has dealt with numerous high-profile cases, specializing in personal injury, federal and state criminal defense, and family law.

Graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of New Orleans in May 2009, Stansbury later earned his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center in May 2012, ranking third in his graduating class. During his law school tenure, he accomplished a significant victory by successfully arguing a case at the Louisiana Supreme Court regarding reverse-Batson challenges and peremptory strikes during jury selection.

Recognized for his academic excellence, Stansbury received multiple CALI awards, secured merit scholarships for four consecutive semesters, consistently made the dean’s list, and held the position of Senior Editor at the Southern University Law Review. In 2011, he authored a law review article on the constitutional rights of criminal defendants, focusing on Berghuis v. Thompkins and Miranda Rights.

In June 2018, Stansbury secured another triumph at the Louisiana Supreme Court concerning custody issues. His dedication and early successes have established him as a respected litigator in Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and surrounding areas. Since his admission to the bar in 2012, Stansbury has effectively managed a wide range of cases, from misdemeanor criminal matters to federal white-collar criminal cases and substantial personal injury settlements. Notably, he has handled federal criminal cases across various states, including San Diego, California, Newark, New Jersey, Beaumont, Texas, and Miami, Florida.