Civil District Court
Civil District Court is where legal conflicts that touch everyday life are resolved, including family, custody and property cases, business disputes, and personal injury suits. The court protects rights, maintains fairness, and delivers justice in a way that is accessible and respectful to the community it serves.
What does a Civil Judge do?
A Civil District Court judge hears cases assigned to them, applies the law fairly and impartially, rules on legal issues, and ensures that all parties receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard. Judges must follow the law and decide cases based solely on the facts and evidence presented.
About Civil Court
What is Civil Court?
Civil District Court is a trial court that hears non-criminal legal disputes. It is where individuals, families, and businesses resolve disagreements involving property, contracts, family matters, personal rights, and personal injury.
What types of cases does Civil Court handle?
Civil District Court handles cases such as property disputes, contract disagreements, successions and estates, family law matters, domestic restraining and protective orders, and other civil legal issues. These cases affect everyday life, from housing and finances to family stability.
Does Civil Court hear criminal cases?
No. Civil District Court does not handle criminal cases. Criminal matters are heard in separate courts. Civil District Court focuses exclusively on non-criminal disputes between individuals or organizations.
Who goes to Civil Court?
People from all walks of life appear in Civil District Court—homeowners, renters, small business owners, families, and individuals looking for resolution of a legal dispute. Some parties are represented by attorneys, while others represent themselves.
Why is Civil Court important to me?
Civil District Court gives people a fair place to settle disagreements and protect their rights when legal issues impact their daily lives.
What is a Judge Pro Tempore?
In 2022 and 2023, Richard was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to serve as Judge Pro Tempore for Civil District Court. But what is that? In Civil Court, a Judge Pro Tempore is a temporary judge appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to hear civil cases when the elected judge is unavailable. They have the same authority as an elected judge for the cases assigned to them.
More About Richard
Richard is a Louisiana native, attorney, and community leader dedicated to fairness, integrity, and service. A graduate of Loyola New Orleans Undergraduate and Law School, Richard has spent his career standing up for people and families. In 2022 and 2023, Richard was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to serve as Judge Pro Tempore for Civil District Court.
Voting Information
Election Date: May 16, 2026
Early Voting: May 2-9, 2026
