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)