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5 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-178
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-5244
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew F. Siekmann #579013, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 02/05/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MATTHEW F. SIEKMANN
24-CA-389
Ruling Judge: Hon. Steven C. Tureau
District Court #: 40,635
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Daniel E. Brauner, for Defendant-Appellee, Honorable Joel T. Chaisson, II, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katie D. Bell, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew C. Nodier, for Defendant-Appellee, Renee C. McKay, for Defendant-Appellee, J. Robert Ates, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Amanda E. McGowen, for Defendant-Appellee, Robert L. Raymond, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Louis M. Grossman, for Defendant-Appellant, John F. Jakuback, for Defendant-Appellant, Mark A. Marionneaux, for Defendant-Appellant, Kimberly L. Wood, for Defendant-Appellee, Lana D. Crump, for Defendant-Appellant, Jay M. Jalenak, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Forrest E. Guedry, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
01/08/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 02/05/2025
JERRY LEE GAUDET VERSUS MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC AND/OR MOSAIC CROP NUTRITION, LLC; SAVAGE SERVICES CORPORATION; CLEMENTS SERVICE STATION, INC., A/K/A CLEMENT'S TOWING; DENIS CLEMENT; KINGSMILL AUTO SERVICE, INC.; ROBERT J. "BOB" KINSGMILL; MR. D, THE SAVAGE SERVICES DRIVER; MR. X, MR. Y, AND MR. Z, MOSAIC EMPLOYEES
25-KH-5
Ruling Judge: Hon. Steven C. Tureau
District Court #: 16,7361
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Maurice Honor #486190, for Defendant-Relator, Honorable Ricky L. Babin, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'DENIED AS MOOT' on 02/05/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MAURICE HONOR
25-KH-17
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 22-5739
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Shannon Johnson #6297010, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Granted' on 02/05/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SHANNON JOHNSON
25-K-50
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 21-5762
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Christen E. DeNicholas, for Defendant-Relator, Remy V. Starns, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Marcus J. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Mark D. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 02/05/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ROBERTO LOPEZ

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Docket for February, 2025
34 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-178
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-5244
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew F. Siekmann #579013, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 02/05/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MATTHEW F. SIEKMANN
24-KA-192
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 20-2897
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BRANDON M. KESTLE
24-KA-197
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 19-4350
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Alonzo W. Ford #337463, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ALONZO W. FORD AKA “LONNIE” AKA “LON” AKA “LONZ” AKA “BIG FORD”
24-KA-199
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 21-3462
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kevin V. Boshea, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MARVIN K CHEST
24-KA-205
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 17-8002
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas M. Calogero, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Shannon K. Swaim, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS EDDIE SALVANT IV
24-KA-208
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 21-6388
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Joan Benge, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jerome Hulbert #337327, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Joseph E. Lucore, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JEROME HULBERT
24-KA-209
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 20-6131
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Dennis Sheppard #741042, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DENNIS SHEPPARD
24-KA-229
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 19,604
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Deanne R. Williams, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jacob G. Longman, for Defendant-Appellant, Louis G. Authement, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jennifer C. Cameron, for Defendant-Appellant, F. Richard Sprinkle, for Defendant-Appellant, Kathryn J. Burke, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Joel T. Chaisson, II, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RAMEY ARCENEAUX
24-KA-233
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 22-2977
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Piper Scotton, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Mary Constance Hanes, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JOSHUA L MARTIN AKA "JOSHUA DENNIS" AKA "RUGA"
24-KA-242
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-3638
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sherry A. Watters, for Defendant-Appellant, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS FRANK WILLIAM BECKENDORF, III
24-KA-243
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-4013
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Mary Constance Hanes, for Defendant-Appellant, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jesse Durant #425230, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JESSE DURANT
24-KA-249
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 17-6147
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LOK C. AU
24-KA-250
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 22-2884
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brittany Beckner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Shannon Simpson #753150, for Defendant-Appellant, Holli A. Herrle-Castillo, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SHANNON SIMPSON
24-KA-252
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 21-1827
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MICHAEL DAVIS
24-CA-284
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 77,980
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Sean M. Donovan, for Defendant-Appellant, P. M. Donovan, for Defendant-Appellant, Robert R. Faucheux, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, James L. Donovan, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/19/2025 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
KAREN R. GAUTREAUX AND DESTINY GAUTREAUX VERSUS JOHN DOE STIRGUS, FATHER/TUTOR OF THE MINOR CHILD, DAVON RASHARD STIRGUS, DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, MICHELLE GREEN AND THEIR LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER, ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
24-KA-291
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 22-5343
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Scott T. Surgi #507124, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SCOTT T SURGI
24-KA-292
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 23-4835
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Scott T. Surgi #507124, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SCOTT T SURGI
24-KA-293
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 24-52
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Scott T. Surgi #507124, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SCOTT T SURGI
24-CA-313
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 766-847
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Perry R. Staub, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew S. Foster, for Defendant-Appellant, Suzette P. Bagneris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Emile A. Bagneris, III, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/19/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JOHNNY PIERRON VERSUS GREGORY KIMPTON AND ABC INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-369
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lauren D. Rogers
District Court #: 91,947
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Renee L. Swanson, for Defendant-Appellee, Mark A. Marino, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
PHILIP JOSEPH TRICHE, JR. VERSUS DANIELLE DEMARCO TRICHE
24-CA-370
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lauren D. Rogers
District Court #: 91,947
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Mark A. Marino, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Renee L. Swanson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
PHILIP JOSEPH TRICHE, JR. VERSUS DANIELLE DEMARCO TRICHE
24-CA-399
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 777-893
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
S. Jacob Braud, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Louis Morris, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, George S. Hesni, II, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Patrick T. Isacks, for Plaintiff-Appellant, G. Patrick Hand, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Stephen C. Braud, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Timothy S. Madden, for Plaintiff-Appellant, G. Patrick Hand, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Carlos V. Rosetti, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Susanne Jernigan, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
ALBERT F. MORRIS, JR. VERSUS SUCCESSIONS OF PEARL JONES MORRIS AND PERCY MORRIS C/W SUCCESSION OF PERCY MORRIS
24-CA-401
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 807-028
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Deandra N. De Napoli, for Defendant-Appellee, H. Minor Pipes, III, for Defendant-Appellee, James E. Cazalot, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Alexis P. Joachim, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
JARED M. CLESI VERSUS DONICE J. RAYFORD, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, XYZ HOSPICE COMPANY, UVW INSURANCE COMP ANY, AND GEICO INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-402
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 848-685
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Camalla M. Kimbrough, for Defendant-Appellee, Carli M. Worsham, for Defendant-Appellee, Angela M. Hess, for Defendant-Appellee, John W. Waters, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, David E. Walle, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Eric J. Simonson, for Defendant-Appellee, Melissa S. Gutierrez Alonso, for Defendant-Appellee, Katie L. Dysart, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
J. CALDARERA & CO., INC. VERSUS TRACIE J. STIGLER, RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC AND SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
24-CA-432
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 849-334
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jourdan J. Mohamad, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Robert T. Garrity, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Pierre W. Mouledoux, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
PARISH OF JEFFERSON VERSUS GAIL FAYARD & CHERYL KIRSCH
24-CA-433
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 794-313
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Nathan M. Gaudet, for Defendant-Appellee, Vanessa Motta, for Defendant-Appellant, Laurence D. Cohen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Guy D. Perrier, for Defendant-Appellee, Patrick Schmidt, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/19/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CHARIESE SHELLEY VERSUS ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC., SHELBY RAY TUNE, GEICO INSURANCE COMPANY AND LATASHA CARTER
24-CA-440
Ruling Judge: Hon. James E. Kuhn
District Court #: 40,78
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Wilbur W. Reynaud, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eric M. Carter, Sr., for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
SENECCA BOUDREAUX VERSUS PATRICK JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND D/B/A SUPREME DEVELOPERS, LLC
24-CA-447
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 842-757
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Dax Strattman #10762800, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Richard H. Barker, IV, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Laurie B. Young, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/19/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
DAX STRATTMAN VERSUS MATRANA'S PRODUCE, INC.
24-CA-450
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 833-516
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
David Greenberg, for Defendant-Appellee, Nathaniel M. Phillips, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Honorable Elizabeth B. Murrill, for Defendant-Appellee, Abdel Mousa - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Adrian F. LaPeyronnie, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Kenneth C. Fonte, for Defendant-Appellee, Hossein Aghakasiri - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Anjad Hobbub Zughayer & Amer Zughayer - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Bank of Louisiana Through Its Registered Agent Shannon Scott - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
BIENES INMUEBLES, L.L.C VERSUS ANJAD HOBBUB ZUGHAYER WIFE OF/AND AMER ZUGHAYER, ET. AL.
24-CA-453
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 834-032
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
H. Minor Pipes, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Shelly G. Wells, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrew D. Weinstock, for Defendant-Appellee, Rachel S. Kellogg, for Defendant-Appellee, Morgan J. Wells, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Christian B. Bogart, for Defendant-Appellee, Laura L. Pousson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CHAZ CHERAMIE VERSUS COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, SOUTHERN CLEANING AND RESTORATION, LLC, RATHBORNE PROPERTIES, INC., AND TEVA WACHE
24-CA-474
Ruling Judge: Hon. J. Sterling Snowdy
District Court #: 79,224
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Leon E. Roy, IV, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Loan H. Do, for Defendant-Appellee, Thomas J. Eppling, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
UNITI FIBER, LLC VERSUS MILLER PIPELINE, LLC
24-CA-477
Ruling Judge: Hon. Heather Peth Fairchild
District Court #: 22-6217
Lower Court: Office of Workers' Compensation, District 7
Attorney(s):
Angela M. Bautista, for Defendant-Appellee, Clifford E. Cardone, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Eric E. Pope, for Defendant-Appellee, S. Watson Turnipseed, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Megan C. Gladner, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
DARRYL DAVID FISH VERSUS LION INSURANCE COMPANY AND SOUTH EAST PERSONNEL LEASING, INC.
24-C-517
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 77,849
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Elizabeth B. Murrill, for Defendant-Relator, Gregory C. Fahrenholt, for Defendant-Relator, Dennis J. Phayer, for Defendant-Relator, Donald C. Hodge, Jr., for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/03/2025 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
BETTY SUE DEAKLES VERSUS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERANS HOME
24-C-571
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 78,606
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrew F. Barr, for Defendant-Relator, Evan M. Alvarez, for Defendant-Relator, DaShawn P. Hayes, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/19/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
HARVEST TIME COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VERSUS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Docket for March, 2025
23 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-298
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-5897
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tommy Horton #330258, for Defendant-Appellant, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TOMMY HORTON
24-KA-302
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 22-2490
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Douglas E. Rushton, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kevin V. Boshea, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Cade Fuxan #786980, for Defendant-Appellant, Piper Scotton, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CADE FUXAN
24-KA-303
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 21-3200
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Rodrick Barnes #591881, for Defendant-Appellant, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Ashton Brown, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RODRICK BARNES AKA RODRICK DEVIN BARNES, JR. AKA RODRICK D. BARNES AKA RODERICK BARNES
24-KA-329
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 21-5868
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ralph S. Whalen, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MISHANDA L REED
24-KA-331
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-4469
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MICHAEL DRANE
24-CA-379
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 75,923
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Jim S. Hall, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Joseph C. McAloon, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrew D. Weinstock, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew B. Moreland, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
COREY LAWSON VERSUS STARR INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY COMPANY, JONES INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS, INC., BRETT KLING, ENTERPRISE FM TRUST AND STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
24-KA-392
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 22-4907
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lindsay L. Truhe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kevin V. Boshea, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DONOVAN LAFRANCE
24-KA-418
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 19-4567
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS PAUL J. ANTOINE JR.
24-KA-437
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 21-4523
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas S. Block, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lindsay L. Truhe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LAM THACH
24-CA-490
Ruling Judge: Hon. J. Sterling Snowdy
District Court #: 79,299
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Frederic T. Le Clercq, for Defendant-Appellee, Kelly L. Covington, for Defendant-Appellee, Peter N. Freiberg, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
KEN BAILEY VERSUS PINNACLE POLYMERS, LLC
24-CA-491
Ruling Judge: Hon. J. Sterling Snowdy
District Court #: 75,795
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Samuel J. Accardo, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, John W. Joyce, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jerome Perrilloux and Lanelle Perrilloux - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexandra L. Gjertson, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Deborah E. Dugas, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael A. Balascio, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
PASTOR WILLIE SMITH AND MRS. LEDGER SMITH VERSUS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH AND MIRANDA PERRILLOUX, WIFE OF/AND MELVIN PERRILLOUX, LANELLE PERRILLOUX, WIFE OF/AND JEROME PERRILLOUX, CHERYL PERRILLOUX, PERRILLOUX’S AUTO REPAIRS, AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. ET, AL.
24-CA-493
Ruling Judge: Hon. J. Sterling Snowdy
District Court #: 77,305
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Clare M. Bienvenu, for Defendant-Appellant, Louis E. Buatt, for Defendant-Appellant, Paul M. Adkins, for Defendant-Appellant, James L. Breaux, for Defendant-Appellant, Samuel J. Accardo, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, William P. Quigley, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Pamela C. Spees, for Plaintiff-Appellee, William B. Most, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Hope A. Phelps, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Caroline Gabriel, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
THE DESCENDANTS PROJECT, JOCYNTIA BANNER, AND JOYCEIA BANNER VERSUS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, THROUGH ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PARISH PRESIDENT JACLYN HOTARD; ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL; ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH PLANNING COMMISSION; ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING, THROUGH THE DIRECTOR, RENE PASTOREK
24-CA-496
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shannon Bruno Bishop
District Court #: 22-3462
Lower Court: Office of Workers' Compensation, District 7
Attorney(s):
Hale Real Estate, LLC D/B/A Southern Imports - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher A. Minias, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
LORRAINE LEBLANC VERSUS HALE REAL ESTATE, LLC D/B/A SOUTHERN IMPORTS
24-CA-507
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 89,242
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Daniel J. Dysart, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Danielle Teutonico, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Harvey S. Bartlett, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kerry J. Miller, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Daniel M. Redmann, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JOANY ZAMORA, ANGELICA DAVILA, AND JUAN TRINIDAD VERSUS EQUILON ENTERPRISES, LLC, AND TURNER INDUSTRIES, INC.
24-CA-530
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 749-364
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kathryn W. Munson, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Wade P. Webster, for Defendant-Appellee, J. Andrew Mieras, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Richard C. Stanley, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kevin M. Wheeler, for Plaintiff-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Frank P. Tranchina, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Mark E. Van Horn, for Plaintiff-Appellee-2nd Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
BRUCE A. O'KREPKI, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE SUCCESSION OF RICHARD E. O'KREPKI VERSUS PENELOPE BRODTMANN O'KREPKI C/W SUCCESSION OF RICHARD E O'KREPKI
24-CA-533
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 857-383
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Omar Oceguera, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Adam M. Klock, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Miguel A. Elias, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Blake R. Bellefontaine, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jimmy D. Whitehead, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Paula J. Ferreira, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Robert D. Banks, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Fatmeh T. Ali, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Maria Vargas, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Robert E. Duhon, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
IN THE MATTER OF THE SUCCESSION OF CARLOS CASTRO
24-CA-535
Ruling Judge: Hon. James E. Kuhn
District Court #: 39,108
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
McGready L. Richeson, for Defendant-Appellant, Madison C. Rowland, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jeffrey T. Gaughan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jamie F. Gontarek, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Walter G. Lynch, for Defendant-Appellant, Amanda Fraser, for Defendant-Appellant, Perrey S. Lee, for Defendant-Appellant, Leigh Ann Tschirn Schell, for Defendant-Appellant, Timothy J. Morel - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellant, Ernest G. Foundas, for Defendant-Appellant, Lewis O. Unglesby, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Francis X. deBlanc, III, for Defendant-Appellant, Jordan D. Shea - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Kliebert, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Wells T. Watson, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Milele N. St. Julien, for Defendant-Appellant, Kevin M. Jordan, for Defendant-Appellant, Lance C. Unglesby, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
SUE PERRY, ET UX VERSUS EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, ET AL
24-CA-538
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 815-733
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Marie C. Williams, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Nairda T. Colon, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
KRISTY SMITH VERSUS LISA DEVENPORT M.D, LOUISIANA MEDICAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. (LAMMICO), OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER WESTBANK (OSHSNER GROUP), ABC INSURANCE COMPANY, AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-543
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 852-845
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Nicholas J. Sigur, for Defendant-Appellee, Maggie C. Jack, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Bert J. Miller, for Defendant-Appellee, Robert W. Hallack, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Karen M. Fontana Young, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
VICKYANN CORTES VERSUS UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C. D/B/A TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL, GABRIELLA PRIDJIAN, M.D., ERIC SCHWARTZ, M.D., STACY TRAN, M.D., CHI DOLA M.D., AND EDUARDO HERRA-HUSBAND, M.D.
24-CA-544
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 851-033
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Mark D. Spears, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael F. Nolan, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
EDWARD JOSEPH, JR. VERSUS WEST JEFFERSON HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
24-CA-545
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 828-734
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Ryan C. Higgins, for Defendant-Appellant, Kaylyn B. Handy, for Defendant-Appellant, R. Scott Buhrer, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
SUCCESSION OF GREGORY CHARLES ETHER
25-C-13
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 833-465
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Leandro R. Area, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Dominic J. Carmello, for Defendant-Relator, Mark E. Hanna, for Defendant-Relator, Kendale J. Thompson, for Defendant-Respondant, Trevor M. Cutaiar, for Defendant-Relator, Charles M. Thomas, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
COREY CHIMENTO VERSUS EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT AND THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON
25-C-14
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 833-465
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Mark E. Hanna, for Defendant-Respondant, Kendale J. Thompson, for Defendant-Relator, Trevor M. Cutaiar, for Defendant-Respondant, Leandro R. Area, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Charles M. Thomas, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/11/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
COREY CHIMENTO VERSUS EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT PARISH OF JEFFERSON

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The Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction as authorized under Article V, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution, which encompasses the parishes of Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist. The Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit has supervisory jurisdiction, subject to the general supervisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, over all lower courts in all cases in which an appeal would extend to the court of appeal.

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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
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T he mission of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal is to provide meaningful access to all who seek review under this Court's appellate and supervisory jurisdiction granted by the Louisiana Constitution, while protecting and promoting the rule of law, preserving the public trust, and using public resources efficiently.

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**Effective July 01, 2024**
   
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Civil Writ Application *+ $181.00
Application for Rehearing * $130.50
Answers to Appeal * $130.50
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All fees established in accordance with La. R.S. 13:352.
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WRIT APPLICATION INTAKE FORM

In an effort to facilitate access for litigants, the Judges of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal have adopted an Intake Form to be used when litigants file a writ application with this Court. Our goal is to promote judicial efficiency, which leads to prompt consideration of pending matters.

By signing the Writ Application Intake Form, counsel for litigants certify that the Writ Application Intake Form meets the requirements of the Uniform Rules of the Courts of Appeal and the Fifth Circuit’s Local Rules.

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CRIMINAL PRO SE BRIEFING NOTICE

In all criminal appeals, counsel for the defendant shall complete the pro se briefing notice (Appendix A) issued by this office and attached to the notice of lodging and briefing order. Counsel shall attach the original completed pro se briefing form to a copy of the brief to be filed with this court and mail the notice and copy of the brief to the defendant. The date of notice and mailing to the defendant shall not be later than the date the brief is filed with this court.

A copy of the completed form shall also be attached to counsel’s brief and submitted to this court for filing within the briefing delays established by the clerk of court. Any brief submitted by counsel will be rejected by the clerk of court if a copy of the form is not attached to the brief at the time of its submission to this court or if the form is incomplete.

Adopted Jan. 20, 2009, effective Feb. 1, 2009.

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PRO SE BRIEFING MANUAL

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Language Access

The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal is committed to providing persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with meaningful access to the court. Our Language Access Coordinator is:

Curtis B. Pursell
Clerk of Court
Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
101 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053


If you need interpretive services or want more information about our language access services, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (504)376-1400 or clerksoffice@fifthcircuit.org.

Additional information may be obtained from the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Office of Language Access, available here.

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Legal Assistance Resource Guide

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Lafayette: (337) 237-4700
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New Orleans: (504) 561-8828
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Find Attorneys & Services by Parish: www.lsba.org

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Harvey: (800) 624-4771
Houma: (800) 256-1660
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Lafayette: (337) 237-4320
Lake Charles: (337) 439-0377

Legal Aid of North Louisiana
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Monroe: (318) 699-0899

STATE & GENERAL RESOURCES

Louisiana Civil Justice Center Hotline: (800) 310-7029
Louisiana Law Help: www.louisianalawhelp.org
Law Library of Louisiana: (800) 820-3038 www.lasc.org/law library
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline: (855) 452-4537
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 411-1333 www.lcadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 www.ndvh.org