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W.D. La. Judge Practices (527) · 527

You are here Home Chambers Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr. United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana. Staff Information Hon. Jerry Edwards, Jr. United States District Judge 515 Murray St., Suite 233 Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 (318) 484-1210 [email protected] Law Clerks Taylor Guice Jack Foster Jack Ducote Judge Tabs Courtroom Deputy Greta Roaix  (318) 769-8802 Deputy-in-Charge Forms Forms:  Attachments to Order Setting Scheduling Conference: Rule 26(f) Case Management Report: Fillable Form:      Word Attachments to Civil Case Scheduling Order: Pretrial Order: Fillable Form:     Word NOTE: In addition to filing with the Clerk's Office, parties shall submit an electronic copy of the Pre-Trial Order to Chambers.  The electronic copy must be in Word format and e-mailed to: [email protected]. Motions Motions:  Ex-parte motions are referred to chambers as soon as possible.  For contested motions, Judge Edwards does not maintain a regular motion date, but may order oral argument.  The clerk will issue a notice of setting advising when the motion will be considered. Trial Trial:  REAL-TIME GLOSSARY Clerkship Clerkship:  Judge Edwards is accepting law clerk applications for the 2027-2028 term. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, two letters of recommendation, and a law school transcript. Applications may be submitted by mail or through OSCAR . Courtesy Copies Courtesy Copies:  Judge Edwards does not require courtesy copies. Video Conferences Video Conferences:  Pretrial and status conferences before Judge Edwards will be held by video unless otherwise requested by the parties or ordered by the Court.  Instructions to access the conference will be sent by the clerk's office to all counsel of record. Attorneys are required to comply with Local Rule 83.2.15 regarding Courtroom Appearances. Attorneys are required to notify the Court in advance if they cannot participate by video.  Participation by telephone only is not permitted without permission from the Court. All Chambers Hearings Calendar Alexandria Lafayette Lake Charles Monroe Shreveport Fort Polk Judge James D. Cain, Jr. Chief Judge Terry A. Doughty Senior Judge Dee D. Drell Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr. Senior Judge Elizabeth Erny Foote Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. Senior Judge Robert G. James Judge David C. Joseph Senior Judge Tucker L. Melançon Judge Robert R. Summerhays Judge Alexander C. Van Hook Senior Judge Donald E. Walter Magistrate Judge David J. Ayo Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby Magistrate Judge Thomas P. LeBlanc Magistrate Judge Kayla D. McClusky Magistrate Judge Joseph H. L. Perez-Montes Magistrate Judge Carol B. Whitehurst
Official source: https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/node/527 · retrieved 2026-07-23