Hurst Katherine

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Family Law Attorney

4.2(10 Google reviews)

600 Jefferson St Ste 555, Lafayette, LA 70501, United States

Information last updated October 10, 2026

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation Estate Planning Family Law

About Hurst Katherine

Katherine L. Hurst, Attorney At Law, operates a solo private practice based in Lafayette, Louisiana, established in 1994. With over thirty years of legal experience, Ms. Hurst focuses on civil litigation, family law, and attorney disciplinary defense. Her practice serves clients primarily in the 15th Judicial District Court parishes of Lafayette, Vermilion, and Acadia, as well as the 16th Judicial District Court parishes of Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary. She has also represented clients in various other parishes and before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

Ms. Hurst's family law practice emphasizes complex child custody litigation, divorce, and juvenile law, in which she has extensive experience, including prior work on termination of parental rights litigation for the State of Louisiana. She also handles successions and civil litigation matters. Her background includes serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Third Circuit Court of Appeal and the 18th Judicial District Court. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law School in 1991. Ms. Hurst has been recognized as among the Best of Acadiana Attorneys and received the Lafayette Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project Pro Bono Award. She is an active member of several professional associations, including the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Katherine L. Hurst
Services listed: Attorney Disciplinary Defense, Family Law, Child Custody Litigation, Civil Litigation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Successions
Founded: 1994
Consultations: Consultations are charged
Fees: Clients are charged on an hourly basis, with initial consultations offered at a reduced hourly rate.
Offices: 600 Jefferson Street Suite 555 Lafayette, LA 70501
Awards & recognition: Best of Acadiana Attorneys, 2011, Times of Acadiana Readers Poll
Lafayette Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Pro Bono Award, 1995

Source: katherinehurst.com · checked October 10, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Highlights

Identifies as women-ownedAppointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Hurst Katherine — Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of cases does Hurst Katherine handle?+

Hurst Katherine handles Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Is Hurst Katherine well rated?+

Hurst Katherine has a 4.2-star rating based on 10 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Jennsen Bentley· via Google
4 years ago
Marsha Miller· via Google
4 years ago
Roxie Mccoy· via Google
Very quick and responsive. Kathy has come to my rescue plenty of times pertaining to my legal needs.
4 years ago
Barbara Durousseau· via Google
Katherine Hurst is a dedicated and devoted lawyer. I have known her for over 30 years . She always put her clients first
4 years ago
No Contact· via Google
When seeking representation, I would definitely skip over this one. I tried contacting Kathy and left her my phone number and a brief message. That was MONTHS ago. I tried to contact her again and still haven't heard a word back. But I'm not surprised, the assistant that answered the phone could barely make out any actual phrases that made sense and stumbled when asked for basic answers like: "when can I expect a response back?" Completely unprofessional and utterly incompetent as apparent in her response to this review below. Kathy doesn't seem to understand proper grammar or the difference between an actual cease and desist vs threatening words typed on ugly letterhead. Consumers beware! Seek representation and legal advice elsewhere!
Edited 6 years ago
Coby Guidry· via Google
I contracted Ms. Hurst twice, to represent me for custody of my daughters. For the first one, we had to go to Houma, La (Terrebonne Parish), and I was the FIRST man to get custody of his female daughter, in that judge's court room. For the second time that I retained her, court was held in Lafayette, La. She got me everything that I asked for, plus some. If anyone is reading this, and is looking for a Family Law Attorney, I highly recommend Ms. Hurst!!!!!!!!!
7 years ago
C Smith· via Google
Mrs. Hurst represented me in my divorce and child custody case. It is difficult in this day and time to find an attorney to recognize fathers as capable and decent human beings. Mrs. Hurst was consistent and a bulldog in the courtroom. Her commitment to the well-being of my children was top priority. That should be the ultimate goal for all.
4 years ago
Allie DuBose· via Google
Katherine Hurst represented me in my custody case and was absolutely amazing. Not only does she put her client as top priority, she also cares about the well-being of the child/children involved. She will fight for what is right and made the whole experience so much less stressful than I thought it would be. I have and will recommend Katherine Hurst to anyone dealing with family court issues and I plan for her to be the one to also do my Power of Attorney, Living Will and Will to ensure my children are taken care of in the event that anything were to happen to me.
7 years ago

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