Louisiana Supreme Court Category Archives: Louisiana Supreme Court

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John Michael Guidry (D-Baton Rouge) will face off against Jeff Hughes (R-Walker) in the Dec. 8 runoff election.

NEW ORLEANS – Out of the eight candidates running for the La. Supreme Court District 5 Associate Justice seat to replace retiring justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball only two received over 20 percent of the vote. Read More »

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Chief Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball

NEW ORLEANS – With Louisiana State Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball stepping down before the end of her term, eight candidates are battling to fill her spot in tomorrow’s election. Read More »

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Joan Benge

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that Joan Benge may practice law in the state after a temporary suspension despite being removed from her elected position as a judge in the 24th Judicial District last year. Read More »

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Judge Leo Boothe’s signature

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court heard arguments on Friday to determine if a Northeastern Louisiana judge should removed from the bench. Read More »

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Judge Leo Boothe’s signature

NEW ORLEANS – A northeastern Louisiana state judge is facing removal from the bench over alleged violations in the handling of a criminal case. Read More »

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Johnson

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson, in a lawsuit filed last week, argues she is next in line for the job of chief justice. Read More »