David I. Courcelle has officially taken the helm as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, according to a statement from the United States Attorney's Office. The swearing-in ceremony was concrete assurance of a changing of guard, presided over by Chief United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter, with Courcelle's family, former colleagues, and members of the judiciary watching on.
President Donald J. Trump had nominated Courcelle on June 30, and following the Senate's confirmation on December 18, Courcelle, who practiced law for 30 years, brings a wealth of experience to the table. His expertise spans criminal and civil law, pulling the strings of justice in several capacities over the years, including roles such as City Attorney for the City of Harahan and Parish Attorney for the Parish of Jefferson.
In his new role, Courcelle will look after justice in thirteen parishes of South Louisiana. Encompassing areas such as Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Tammany, his office will oversee the region's federal law enforcement efforts. "As U.S. Attorney, Mr. Courcelle will serve as the chief federal law enforcement official for the Eastern District of Louisiana," says the Department of Justice announcement. This position puts him in charge of a team of prosecutors and support staff, aiming to uphold the laws of the nation across Southeast Louisiana.
Courcelle, while managing the Law Office of David I. Courcelle, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, recently handled criminal and civil matters and casted a legal representation net over the Parish of Jefferson. An alumnus of De La Salle High School, University of New Orleans, and Loyola College of Law, he has been shaping his trajectory toward this esteemed position for the majority of his life.
The Public Information Officer for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, Shane M. Jones, is expected to be a primary point of contact for more information on Courcelle's tenure.
