Borghardt Law Firm

Borghardt Law Firm Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Attorney Attorney Franz N. Borghardt has been serving the community and his clients for over a decade. The Law of Steven J.

The first part of Franz’s legal career was founded in public service. He spent his first year of practice clerking for Judge Anthony Marabella in the 19th Judicial District Court. He was then employed as a felony assistant defender in the East Baton Rouge Office of Public Defender, representing the indigent and gaining valuable litigation experience. He has also worked as a felony assistant prosec

utor East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office. While working for the Public Defender and District Attorney Offices, he maintained a private practice, serving the legal needs of citizens in areas of law such as personal injury, representation of small businesses, family law, and criminal defense. Moore hired Franz in 2012 as an associate, where he practiced criminal defense and civil rights law. After four years of successful practice, he formed the Borghardt Law Firm with the goal of continuing to serve the community through public service and clients through skilled and dedicated representation. Franz has served as an adjunct professor at the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law School and teaches Criminal Litigation. Franz is a CJA Panel Member for the Federal Middle District of Louisiana, representing indigent individuals in federal criminal proceedings. He has presented legal seminars in the areas of jury selection, domestic violence, criminal law topics, and a seminar for law enforcement officers and forensic crime lab employees. He has written published articles on criminal law topics, cell phone search and seizure, jury selection, and social media. He formerly served as a member of the Louisiana Public Defender Board and presently is on the East Baton Rouge Alcohol Beverage Control Board. He has previously served on the Louisiana Legislature Law Enforcement Body Camera committee as chair of the task force.

Bonus Monday on Talk 107.3
03/23/2026

Bonus Monday on Talk 107.3

12/13/2025
Attorney Franz N. Borghardt of the Borghardt Law Firm has been named to the board of the Capital Region Crime Stoppers! ...
09/19/2024

Attorney Franz N. Borghardt of the Borghardt Law Firm has been named to the board of the Capital Region Crime Stoppers! He is proud to serve the citizens of the capital region and this organization.

09/18/2024

Can you be charged with a crime for being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Generally, no, however what you do to cover up or conceal said crime is absolutely a chargeable offense. Complicity and conspiracy are acts that can lead to you being arrested and charged.

A few initial thoughts about and the federal indictment: there are a lot of celebrities this evening and over the last few days who have been having uncomfortable conversations with their attorneys about the idea of complicity.

COURT TV x Borghardt Law Firm
09/13/2024

COURT TV x Borghardt Law Firm

09/13/2024

When in doubt, ask for an attorney and remain silent.

Borghardt Law Firm is a proud sponsor of the Capital Area Family Justice Center Defeat Domestic Violence event!
08/26/2024

Borghardt Law Firm is a proud sponsor of the Capital Area Family Justice Center Defeat Domestic Violence event!

Help Capital Area Family Justice Center spread the word about the Capital Area Family Justice Center's DefEAT Domestic Violence!

“Aggressive when necessary…”
07/17/2024

“Aggressive when necessary…”

Happy 4th of July!!!
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!!!

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Baton Rouge, LA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+12258311465

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