Under the leadership of Michelle M. AndrePont, the Chief District Public Defender, the Caddo Parish District Public Defender Office works to protect the constitutional rights of each and every client represented by our office. The office also strives to implement reform in the criminal justice system to ensure all clients, regardless of socioeconomic status, receive equal access to justice as guaranteed by the Constitution.
Our mission is to protect and defend the rights of our indigent clients through client-centered, effective, vigorous, compassionate, and creative legal advocacy.
Upcoming Holidays (Office Closures) | |
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Holiday | Date(s) |
Presidents' Day | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Mardi Gras | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
Independance Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 |