Governor Landry Creates Office of the State Public Defender

Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board

Baton Rouge, LA – After signing the bill to create the office of the State Public Defender, Governor Jeff Landry announced his selection to serve as the State Public Defender as well as his appointments to the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board.

State Public Defender:

Rémy V. Starns

Public Defender Appointments:

Hon. Paul J. deMahy  

Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty  

Hon. Freddie Pitcher Jr.

Peter M. Thomson  


Posted on March 21, 2024 and filed under Jeff Landry.