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1 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
25-KH-173
Ruling Judge: Hon. Kirk A. Vaughn
District Court #: 94,83
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s): Justin C. Harrell, for Plaintiff-Relator, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Defendant-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 05/22/2025
STATE EX REL. NATHANIEL GERARD VERSUS STATE OF LOUISIANA

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Docket for May, 2025
15 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-419
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 22-96
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas S. Block, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RAYMOND W. LEE AKA "RAY"
24-KA-435
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-3508
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Rachel L. Africk, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ARNOLD MAGEE
24-KA-455
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 23-1298
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ashton M. Robinson, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TAMMY V ORTEGO
24-KA-470
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 21,369
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Travis Vicknair #783523, for Defendant-Appellant, Geoffrey M. Michel, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed; Remanded with Instructions' on 05/21/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TRAVIS JOSEPH VICKNAIR
24-KA-483
Ruling Judge: Hon. Scott U. Schlegel
District Court #: 20-3741
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Willie Ray Moses #777881, for Defendant-Appellant, Alyssa Aleman, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS WILLIE RAY MOSES
24-CA-557
Ruling Judge: Hon. Cody M. Martin
District Court #: 41,903
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Clare M. Bienvenu, for Intervenor-Appellee, Greg L. Johnson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, James L. Breaux, for Intervenor-Appellee, Clara J. Potter, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Laura Derbonne - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Tom Polites - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Pamela C. Spees, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Neil C. Abramson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Lisa W. Jordan, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
05/06/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Reversed and Remanded' on 05/14/2025
BEVERLY ALEXANDER; RISE ST. JAMES; INCLUSIVE LOUISIANA; AND MOUNT TRIUMPH BAPTIST CHURCH BY AND THROUGH THEIR MEMBERS VERSUS ST. JAMES PARISH
24-CA-593
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 819-828
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
James W. Hailey, III, for Defendant-Appellant, Jeffrey Brainard, for Defendant-Appellant, Brandan B. Bonds, for Defendant-Appellant, Edward J. Womac, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Paul A. Eckert, for Defendant-Appellant, Gary M. Langlois, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jonathan R. Marlowe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thear J. Lemoine, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher J. Rouse, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/21/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JAMES BRIDGES, SR. VERSUS CHUBB INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY-EAST, EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT, DEIDRICK GREEN, AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE (IN ITS CAPACITY AS UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CARRIER)
24-CA-594
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 849-260
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Virginia Y. Dodd, for Defendant-Appellee, Richard C. Stanley, for Defendant-Appellee, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellee, Lori D. Barker, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher H. Irwin, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathryn W. Munson, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexis O'Dwyer Navarro - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Heather S. Duplantis, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashton R. O'Dwyer, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Edward W. Trapolin, for Defendant-Appellee, Kevin W. Welsh, for Defendant-Appellee, Jeffrey K. Prattini, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashley E. Bane, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Appellee, J. Andrew Mieras, for Defendant-Appellee, Gus A. Fritchie, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Victoria E. Pitre, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
ASHTON R. O'DWYER, JR. AND ALEXIS O'DWYER NAVARRO VERSUS THE METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT RONALD T. CARTER, INDIVIDUALLY, AND BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER FAGAN, INDIVIDUALLY, ADVANCED PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC AND ITS OWNER JASON HOUP, INDIVIDUALLY, STRATEGIC CLAIM CONSULTANTS, LLC AND ITS OWNER BRANDON LEWIS, INDIVIDUALLY, GNO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC AND ITS PRESIDENT ROBERT KIRK PHILLIPS, INDIVIDUALLY, JACK K. WHITEHEAD, JR (A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION) AND JACK K. WHITEHEAD, JR., INDIVIDUALLY, AND CYNTHIA BOLOGNA, INDIVIDUALLY, AND THE LOEB LAW FIRM, LLC, J.BARTHOLOMEW KELLY III, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ALVENDIA, KELLY & DEMAREST, LLC, CHARLES E. SUTTON, INDIVDUALLY, AND SUTTON LAW FIRM, LLC, BRIAN D. GRUBB, INDIVIDUALLY, AND GRAVIS LAW PLLC, AND CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD'S, LONDON SUBSCRIBING TO COMMERCIAL LINES POLICY NO. PXA0001321-01
24-CA-595
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 839-979
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sabrina Haurin - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashton R. O'Dwyer, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jeffrey K. Coreil, for Defendant-Appellee, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathleen P. Rice, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Appellant, Patrick J. Schepens, for Defendant-Appellee, Katelyn B. Courville, for Defendant-Appellee, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Appellee, Jeffrey A. Lipps - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Emma C. Dedman, for Defendant-Appellee, Graycen M. Wood - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jordan T. Lacoste, for Defendant-Appellee, Robert A. Waldrup, for Defendant-Appellee, Nicholas G. Jones, for Defendant-Appellee, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Appellee, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Appellee, Rachal D. Chance, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Appellee, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Appellee, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael R. Goodstein - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellant, Frank X. Neuner, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Kevin M. Melchi, for Defendant-Appellee, Danica B. Denny, for Defendant-Appellee, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Appellant, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Phoebe A. Hathorn, for Defendant-Appellee, Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Appellee, Glen E. Mercer, for Defendant-Appellee, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Appellee, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, L.L.C., AND ANNE CANNON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., METAIRIE TOWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, RON CARTER, BETTY MILES, ELLYN MEIER, CAROLYN DIAZ, JENNIFER FAGAN, MARY KAY ZAHN, & ANNE BABST, STRATEGIC CLAIMS CONSULTANTS, LLC, GNO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., BURLINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY, GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ABC INSURANCE COMPANY, DEF INSURANCE COMPANY, AND GHI INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-601
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 823-353
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Laurie W. Maschek, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Douglas R. Kraus, for Defendant-Appellee, Blake M. Alphonso, for Intervenor-Appellee, John J. Rabalais, for Intervenor-Appellee, Susannah C. McKinney, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
APRIL GRANT AND OURELIA MANCHESTER VERSUS BAYSIDE SENIOR PROPERTIES, LLC AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY
25-CA-24
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 841-530
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brandon J. Venegas, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Amanda Plaiscia, for Defendant-Appellee, Guice A. Giambrone, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig R. Watson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
JEFFERSON PARISH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA LOCAL 1374, ET. AL. VERSUS THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, PARISH PRESIDENT CYNTHIA SHENG, ET. AL.
25-C-132
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 839-979
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Respondant, Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Respondant, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Respondant, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Respondant, Graycen M. Wood - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Respondant, Brandon J. Fremin, for Defendant-Respondant, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Respondant, D. Scott Carmouche, for Defendant-Respondant, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Relator, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Respondant, Michael R. Goodstein - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Relator, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Respondant, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Respondant, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Respondant, Sabrina Haurin - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Respondant, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Respondant, Robert I. Siegel, for Defendant-Respondant, Lawrence G. Gettys, for Defendant-Respondant, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Respondant, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Respondant, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Respondant, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Respondant, Rachal D. Chance, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, LLC, ET AL. VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL.
25-CA-142
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 805-784
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kristine K. Sims, for Defendant-Appellee, Liza Michel Castro - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/14/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
LIZA MICHEL CASTRO TANWAR VERSUS MUNISH RAJ TANWAR
25-CA-150
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 852-876
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Elizabeth K. Fox, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Cynthia D. Samuel, for Defendant-Appellant, William H. Daume, for Defendant-Appellant, Crystal Ovide - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/28/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CRYSTAL OVIDE VERSUS DERRICK ALONZO CHRISTIAN, SR.
25-C-166
Ruling Judge: Hon. Keyojuan G. Turner
District Court #: 36,600
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jacob E. Roussel, for Defendant-Relator, Steven B. Loeb, for Defendant-Relator, Elliot W. Scharfenberg, for Defendant-Relator, Keith J. Bergeron, for Defendant-Respondant, Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr., for Defendant-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/21/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
LAMAR CONTRACTORS L.L.C. VERSUS SRF GROUP CONSULTING, L.L.C. AND ST. JAMES PARISH AND TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA C/W LAMAR CONTRACTORS L.L.C. VERSUS SRF GROUP CONSULTING, L.L.C AND ST. JAMES PARISH VERSUS TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA C/W LAMAR CONTRACTORS L.L.C. VERSUS SRF GROUP CONSULTING, L.L.C AND ST. JAMES PARISH VERSUS TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA

Docket for June, 2025
4 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-484
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 15-5781
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brendan Bowen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CHARLES TURNER
24-KA-487
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 21-4489
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Norma B. Broussard, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Perry J. Haydel, Jr. #535625, for Defendant-Appellant, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Molly M. Massey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS PERRY J. HAYDEL, JR.
24-KA-500
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 22-6191
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JAVIER RIBON-BAUTISTA
25-C-174
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 845-358
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
James L. Donovan, Jr., for Defendant-Relator, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Sean M. Donovan, for Defendant-Relator, Jonathan M. Lee, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
KERRI ULRICH VERSUS CITY OF WESTWEGO

Docket for July, 2025
3 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-504
Ruling Judge: Hon. Raymond S. Steib
District Court #: 21-2741
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RANISHE S. KETCHENS
24-KA-508
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 16-4005
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Mary Constance Hanes, for Defendant-Appellant, Bobby L. James #727250, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BOBBY L. JAMES
24-KA-516
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 21-5021
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS EDILBERTO REYES

Docket for August, 2025
3 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-550
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ORLANDO WASHINGTON
24-KA-551
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Daveon Gilmore #792896, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DAVEON GILMORE
24-KA-552
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DAVON GILMORE

Docket for September, 2025
25 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-562
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 21-6772
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Julie O'Shesky, for Defendant-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellant, John A. Venezia, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MARLON A SAGASTUME
24-KA-563
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 22-3566
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BOBBIE L RAGSDALE JR
24-KA-564
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 20-3938
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jennifer C. Voss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Douglas E. Rushton, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Corey T. Ivey #363560, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS COREY T. IVEY
24-KA-567
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 22-4205
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Piper Scotton, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JAMAR WILLIAMS
24-KA-568
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 23-4133
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Theresa King, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Bernard Williams #509707, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew Whitworth, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BERNARD R WILLIAMS
24-KA-587
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 17-415
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Richard L. Olivier, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kellie M. Rish, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS VIUSQUI J. PEREZ-ESPINOSA
24-KA-588
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 24-2462
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
R. Erich Cathey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, 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,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DARNELL C HATEN
24-CA-590
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 85,403
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
David Tran #71717-279 - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Steven M. Mauterer, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
DAVID TRAN VERSUS GREG CHAMPAGNE-ST. CHARLES PARISH SHERIFF, IN HIS OFFICIAL AND INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, ABC INSURANCE COMPANY, CORPORAL RONALD SPRINGER, IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, ST. CHARLES PARISH POLICE JURY
24-KA-612
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 21-2690
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LIOVEL GRANADO-GONZALEZ
24-CA-618
Ruling Judge: Hon. Timothy S. Marcel
District Court #: 83,610
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Carl N. Finley, II - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Laura J. Todaro, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
CARL N. FINLEY VERSUS SUSAN M. FINLEY
24-CA-624
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 797-257
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Edith H. Morris, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Suzanne E. Bayle, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Sheila H. Willis, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Rebecca A. Gilson, for Defendant-Appellee, Bernadette R. Lee, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
LORI FINTA-VOLPATI VERSUS WALTER AMEDEO VOLPATI
25-CA-19
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 852-136
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Michael F. Nolan, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Jean-Marc Bonin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, R. Christian Bonin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Paul A. Bonin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Valerie A. Judice, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexandre E. Bonin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Sarah L. Johnson, for Defendant-Appellee, Tara S. Bourgeois, for Defendant-Appellee, Jonathan E. Thomas, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
IN RE: MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL PROCEEDING OF RONALD LAPORTE (D)
25-CA-36
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 775-357
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Madeleine Fischer, for Defendant-Appellee, Thomas M. Flanagan, for Defendant-Appellee, James J. Reeves, II, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Dominic A. Ciaccio, for Defendant-Appellee, Alixe L. Duplechain, for Defendant-Appellee, Richard L. Traina, for Defendant-Appellant, Anders F. Holmgren, for Defendant-Appellee, Gerald A. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee, Gerald A. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Charles L. Stern, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Dominic A. Ciaccio, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Jefferson R. Tillery, for Defendant-Appellee, James J. Reeves, II, for Defendant-Appellee, Renee S. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Renee S. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee, Andrea V. Timpa, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Robert L. Raymond, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Camille E. Gauthier, for Defendant-Appellee, Patrick S. McGoey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jessica S. Allain, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
RENTON PROPERTIES, LLC VERSUS 213 UPLAND, LLC
25-CA-45
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 830-469
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jarred P. Bradley, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Irl R. Silverstein, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
PHILLIP GILSTRAP AND PHILLIP GILSTRAP, INC. DBA DOORS OF NEW ORLEANS VERSUS CROSS REALTY, INC.
25-CA-64
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 803-068
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Robert J. Ellis, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Robert L. Marrero, for Defendant-Appellee, Neal J. Favret, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Salvador I. Bivalacqua, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
JOHNATHANIO CONLEY VERSUS TERRANCE KINCHEN, 2322 WEST EXPRESSWAY, L.L.C. AND BRIAN TRASCHER
25-CA-69
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 834-308
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Hilary G. Gaudin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Elizabeth M. Gaudin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kermit L. Roux, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Raymond C. Lewis, for Defendant-Appellee, Kevin A. Rieth, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
DAVID WIEBELT VERSUS STONEBRIDGE MANOR NEW ORLEANS, LLC AND EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
25-CA-76
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 856-247
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
David J. Halpern, for Defendant-Appellant, Georgia N. Ainsworth, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrew T. Lilly, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
JOSEPH J. BAZILE, JR. AND BARBARA B. MIRE VERSUS GSS HOLDINGS LA, LLC, VETERANS FOOD MART, LLC AND OCCUPANTS AT 1227 VETERENS MEMORIAL BOULEVARD IN KENNER, LOUISIANA
25-C-85
Ruling Judge: Hon. Raymond S. Steib
District Court #: 828-376
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Quincy T. Crochet, for Defendant-Respondant, Stephanie M. Poucher, for Defendant-Respondant, Matthew A. Sherman, for Plaintiff-Relator, Kim M. Boyle, for Defendant-Respondant, Nicholas R. Varisco, for Plaintiff-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JANIS H. GORDON VERSUS FORD MOTOR COMPANY D/B/A THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY
25-CA-86
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 851-468
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brian J. Branch, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Javier Jalice, for Intervenor-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CHRISTIE COURET BURGESS VERSUS LAUREN CRESCIONI AND PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY D/B/A PROGRESSIVE OR PROGRESSIVE AUTO
25-CA-100
Ruling Judge: Hon. Raymond S. Steib
District Court #: 828-376
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Stephanie M. Poucher, for Defendant-Appellee, Nicholas R. Varisco, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Keith W. McDaniel, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Hebert, for Defendant-Appellee, Mary W. Dale, for Defendant-Appellee, Quincy T. Crochet, for Defendant-Appellee, Kim M. Boyle, for Defendant-Appellee, Matthew A. Sherman, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JANIS H. GORDON VERSUS FORD MOTOR COMPANY D/B/A THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY
25-CA-102
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 856-442
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Terrel T. Kent, for Defendant-Appellee, Jennifer Wise Moroux, for Defendant-Appellee, Honorable Elizabeth B. Murrill, for Defendant-Appellee, David J. Smith, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Paul M. Poupart #357073, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Grant L. Willis, for Defendant-Appellee, Olivia G. Boudreaux, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
PAUL M. POUPART VERSUS STATE OF LOUISIANA
25-CA-113
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 838-907
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Nora E. Chapkovich, for Defendant-Appellant, Franklin J. Foil, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Franklin J. Foil, for Defendant-Appellee, Daniel G. Collarini, for Defendant-Appellant, Alexandra R. Lamb, for Defendant-Appellee, Edwin Grant Laizer, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael J. Tarleton, for Defendant-Appellant, William H. Eckert, for Defendant-Appellant, Elizabeth A. Roussel, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
KATHRYN STEELE AND STEELE STRATEGIES, INC. VERSUS MICHAEL D. KOTLER, PELICAN STATE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE, INC., MCM MEDCLINIC MANAGEMENT, LLC AND ELITE HEALTHCARE, L.L.C.
25-CA-141
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 789-058
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
James E. Uschold, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Mark J. Boudreau, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrew J. Walker, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
GADREL, L.L.C. VERSUS SILVIO GURDIAN
25-CA-143
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 756-845
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Tracey L. Rannals, for Defendant-Appellant, Robert L. Marrero, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tracey L. Rannals, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
E.C.I. PROPERTIES INC, OSWALD JOHN OWENS II, AND ROMA LANETTE CARROLL VERSUS WEBER PROPERTIES JEFFERSON HIGHWAY L.L.C., ESCROW FUNDING INC. AND RUSSO PROPERTIES, JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, L.L.C.
25-CA-159
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 831-763
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Timothy S. Madden, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jacob K. Best, for Defendant-Appellee, Patrick T. Isacks, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Guice A. Giambrone, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Ivana Dillas, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael L. Vincenzo, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
TIMOTHY FALCON AND JEWELL FALCON VERSUS THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON AND THE JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL

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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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Clerk of Court
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
P.O. Box 489
Gretna, LA 70054
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Mission Statement

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.

Filing Fees and Copies

**Effective July 01, 2024**
   
Civil Appeal *+ $331.00
Civil Writ Application *+ $181.00
Application for Rehearing * $130.50
Answers to Appeal * $130.50
Motions on Unlodged Civil Appeals/Writs $100.00
All Other Civil Motions $50.00
Exceptions $50.00
Fee for Late Brief (Civil Only - Local Rule 4) $100.00
Amicus Brief $100.00
Digital Copies of Records and Writ Applications $35.00
Digital Copies of All Other Documents, per page $0.50
Hard Copies, per page $1.00
Certified Copies $2.00
All fees established in accordance with La. R.S. 13:352.
*Includes $30.50 additional filing fee required by La. R.S. 13:10.3.
+ Includes $0.50 filing fee required by La. R.S. 13:86.

A service fee of $10.00 shall be assessed on all credit card transactions
in accordance with Local Rule 12.

A shipping & handling fee of $10.00 shall be assessed for the shipping of USB drives
in accordance with Local Rule 1.

NO FEE FOR TIMELY-FILED BRIEFS.

RECORD MUST BE RETURNED WHEN BRIEF IS FILED.
EXHIBITS MAY NOT BE CHECKED OUT.
ORAL ARGUMENT MAY BE REQUESTED BY LETTER.


  
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Application for Rehearings Original
Memo for Appeal Original
Motions, Extensions, etc. Original
Writ Application and Oppositions Original

Holiday Schedule

  
NEW YEAR'S DAY 1/1/2025
MLK DAY 1/20/2025
PRESIDENT'S DAY 2/17/2025
MARDI GRAS 3/4/2025
GOOD FRIDAY 4/18/2025
MEMORIAL DAY 5/26/2025
INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/4/2025
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COLUMBUS DAY 10/13/2025
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THANKSGIVING 11/27/2025
THANKSGIVING 11/28/2025
CHRISTMAS 12/25/2025
NEW YEAR'S EVE 12/31/2025
NEW YEAR'S DAY 1/1/2026

COURT FORMS

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.

Please click (English Version), (Spanish Version), (Chinese Version), and (Vietnamese Version) for Writ Application Intake Form.

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.

If you have a complaint regarding language access, please click here.

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Legal Assistance Resource Guide

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LAWYER REFERRAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Baton Rouge: (225) 344-9926
Lafayette: (337) 237-4700
Lake Charles: (337) 436-2914
New Orleans: (504) 561-8828
Shreveport: (318) 221-8104

Find Attorneys & Services by Parish: www.lsba.org

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATIONS(Financial eligibility requirements apply)

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: www.slls.org
Baton Rouge: (855) 512-3980
Covington: (800) 891-0076
Hammond: (800) 349-0886
Harvey: (800) 624-4771
Houma: (800) 256-1660
New Orleans: (877) 521-6242

Acadiana (Central Louisiana) Legal Service: www.la-law.org
Alexandria: (318) 442-7281
Lafayette: (337) 237-4320
Lake Charles: (337) 439-0377

Legal Aid of North Louisiana
Shreveport: (318) 222-7281
Natchitoches: (318) 352-7220
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