Oestreicher garners commendations & service awards from NOPD
During his years of service as a reserve officer in the New Orleans Police Department, attorney David Oestreicher encountered many scenarios. He says his service in the NOPD actually helped him to become a better lawyer — one more attuned to myriad perspectives presented in any given case, rather than as someone who might view things simply in black and white.
During his time on the force, he earned many commendations for his service. He was involved in numerous arrests, felony arrests, and apprehension of criminal suspects. He also provided prompt medical assistance to those injured by crimes, while serving in several divisions of NOPD stationed and working throughout New Orleans.
From Mardi Gras foot patrols to presidential visits, Oestreicher served NOPD with the same level of attention to detail, and forthright attitude that he brings to each case he takes on in the legal system.
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Mayor Mitch Landrieu formally recognized New Orleans Lawyer David W. Oestreicher for his contribution to the arts in the City of New Orleans with a proclamation and certificate of recognition issued on Sept. 20, 2013. Oestreicher long has been a proponent of the arts in New Orleans. He served for several years as President of…
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David Oestreicher was comfortable and well suited in law school at Tulane. He also fit right in while working toward his Master of Laws degree at Harvard, but familiarity breeds complacency, and complacency can cause the mind to atrophy. Students of the law, more so, practicing attorneys need to keep sharp. They need perspective to…
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