Judge Elizabeth A Engolio and Lafayette Parish Assistant District Attorney Chris Richard

Judge Elizabeth A. Engolio and Lafayette Parish Assistant District Attorney Chris Richard are two of the most popular women in Louisiana’s law enforcement. But why are they the only two women in the top job? Read on to learn more. Here are the reasons. And read about their respective backgrounds. Were they equal to the task? What do you think of their respective appointments? And will they continue to be popular? Let us know in the comments below.

Judge Batiste

Judge Alvin Batiste is the presiding judge of the 18th Judicial District and the Chief Justice of the 18th Judicial District Court in Louisiana. He has served on the bench since January 2003. Before joining the district attorney’s office, he served as the presiding judge of the Iberville Parish Drug Court. Judge Batiste was born in New Orleans and attended Southern University. He obtained a law degree from Southern University Law Center in 1981. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1981.

Before stepping into the district attorney’s office, Judge Batiste spent 16 years in the military. He was part of the Mighty 256th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, and he continued his service as a full-time undergrad at the University of Southern Louisiana. Afterward, he earned his law degree from Southern University. After law school, he joined the Air Force. He served as a judge advocate and spent sixteen years defending soldiers accused of crimes.

During his tenure as a district attorney, Batiste was also the attorney in chief of the Lafayette police department. His duties included investigating and prosecuting a wide range of criminal offenses. He was elected in 2012 following the retirement of former Lafayette district attorney Glenn P. Everett. Afterward, he was replaced by G. Paul Marx, who was also a Lafayette resident.

What is the most difficult challenge that a judge in your seat faces? The answer is a tough question. The biggest challenge a judge in your seat faces is handling the case, and the reasons for holding such an office are personal and unique. After all, it is your job to make the right decision. When it comes to the law, judges are responsible for deciding the fate of thousands of people every day.

Judge Elizabeth A. Mongolia

Before becoming the district attorney for Lafayette Parish, Judge Elizabeth Engolio studied law at Southern University Law Center in New Orleans. After graduating in May 2004, she worked as a law clerk for Marionneaux & Marionneaux and the late Judge Mongolia. In 2005, she was admitted to the Louisiana Bar and opened her civil practice. She also served as an assistant district attorney for the 18th Judicial District. From 2005 to 2016, she maintained her private practice.

As a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, Elizabeth is active in her community. During her tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, she participated in various phases of the criminal justice system, including grand jury trials and post-conviction relief applications. She has prosecuted countless drug and felony cases. Additionally, she has handled many aspects of the DA’s appeals process, including post-conviction appeals and writ applications.