Michael Bradley
Michael S. Bradley is a founding partner of James & Bradley Law Firm, LLC in Covington, Louisiana, focusing on criminal defense and family law in St. Tammany Parish and the 22nd Judicial District Court. He earned his B.A. from the Louisiana Scholars’ College and his J.D. from Southern University Law Center, and has practiced law in Louisiana since 2006. He began his career as a public defender with the 22nd JDC Public Defender’s Office in Covington before opening his own practice in 2013. He founded and chaired the Criminal Division of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association, has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and was voted St. Tammany West’s Favorite Overall Attorney.
Michael Bradley earned his Juris Doctor in 2006 and has spent nearly two decades practicing law in Louisiana. He began his career as a public defender, where he quickly built a reputation in the courtroom, handled thousands of criminal cases and built a reputation for skilled plea negotiations, and was selected to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. He was also voted St. Tammany West’s Favorite Overall Attorney. That experience gave him a clear understanding of how cases are built and how to break them down.
After leaving the public defender’s office, Michael moved into private practice and expanded his work into criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Over time, his practice grew through results and word of mouth. Today, he is a founder and partner at James and Bradley, a firm built on preparation, aggressive advocacy, and a commitment to getting results for clients across Southeast Louisiana. His practice focuses primarily on serious criminal defense and high stakes family law matters.
Michael founded and chaired the Criminal Division of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association to help improve and streamline the criminal process in St. Tammany Parish. The division remains active today. He also stays involved in the local political process, supporting candidates he believes will serve the community the right way, while maintaining no government contracts.
He approaches every case with a practical mindset. Most people who come into his office are dealing with one of the hardest situations of their lives. Whether it involves their freedom, their family, or their finances, the stakes are real. Michael focuses on preparation, clear communication, and making sure his clients understand exactly what they are facing and what their options are.
Michael has been married since 2002. He and his wife live in Southeast Louisiana and spend their time between Old Covington and their weekend place in Old Arabi with their two rescue dogs and two rescue cats.