Judge Schlegel is the first and only Louisiana Judge to receive the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence.
He has also received the following awards for his decade of service on the bench.
Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame - 2024 Inductee
Louisiana State Penitentiary Prison Museum
Judge of the Year
Crimefighters of Louisiana
2021 Legal Rebel
American Bar Association
American Legal Technology Award
Court Innovation
Distinguished Jurist Award
Pro Bono Project
Fastcase 50 Award
Kevin Kane Justice Award
Louisiana Family Forum
Citizen Lawyer Award
Louisiana State Bar Association
Public Service Award
Gillis Long Poverty Center, Loyola University College of Law
Outstanding Service Award
Louisiana District Judges Association
Business Retention & Expansion Award
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)