Fontella Baker honored for "outstanding" work. Click here to view full story.
Reserve woman who shot neighbor in chest claims self-defense, acquitted at trial while represented by St. John the Baptist Pubic Defender, Michael D. Smith, Jr. Click here to view full story.
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Public Defender Office in St. John the Baptist Parish has relocated to 75 Dominican Drive, Suite 202 in Laplace, LA. This was our location for nearly 20 years before we moved to 425 West Airline Highway in 2018. The Public Defenders will be at 75 Dominican Drive through the end of 2021, while our office is being renovated after damage caused by Hurricane Ida. Our phone (985) 651-6677 and fax (985) 651-5800 numbers remain the same. Walk-In applications will be taken on Thursdays. The $40 application fee is payable by money order. Visit the website www.stjohnpdo.org to apply and pay online.
40th JUDICIAL DISTRICT PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE
St. John the Baptist Parish
425 West Airline Highway, Suite D
Laplace, Louisiana 70068-3825
Tel: (985) 651-6677 | Fax: (985) 651-5800
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Public Defender Successful: Attorney Elizabeth Goree actively participated in her first jury trial with mentor experienced Attorney Lisa Parker. Click here to view full story.
A former client of St. John the Baptist Public Defender, Lisa Parker, thanks her for going above and beyond when she saved him from an Angola sentence and got him acquitted in 10 minutes. Click on the video below for the full story!
#timeSAVED: OPD and Leroy Perry from NOVAC on Vimeo.
The St. John the Baptist Public Defender Office is a proud partner of Gideon's Promise.
For more information about Gideon's Promise, go to: www.gideonspromise.org