Justice of the Peace, 2nd Justice Court

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Patrick DeJean - Elected

NAME: Patrick Hale DeJean
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB ADDRESS: http://www.DeJeanforJustice.com
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION:
Address: 1637 Gulizo Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
Phone: 504-324-9442
FAX: 504-341-0660
Email: patrickhale@dejeanforjustice.com
PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat
PROFESSION: Attorney
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION (if self-employed, what type of business) Prosecutor for District Attorney's Office
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION (include graduation date): Juris Doctorate
APPLICABLE TRAINING: International Law, Justice of the Peace Training Conference, Contracts and Obligations, Tort Law, Louisiana Notary, etc.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Catholic Youth Organization, New Orleans Football Officials Association, Immaculate Conception Church, Pro Bono legal work for Senior Citizen Centers, etc.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Democratic State Central Committee, served on the Jefferson Parish Film and Movie Board and the Jefferson Parish Technology Board.
Justice of the Peace-Jefferson

1. What in your experience uniquely qualifies you to serve as Justice of the Peace?

I am a local attorney having experience in the Federal,State, and Local Government. I worked at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Jefferson Parish Attorney's Office, the District Attorney's Office, and I served as a Federal Attorney in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. I have handled civil and criminal matters involving vast issues. The Justice of the Peace is an important part of the judicial process that enables residents to have non-expensive and quick resolution to sometimes complex issues. The Justice of the Peace must be capable to handle these legal issues and to correctly resolve these legal disputes. My education and career allow me to serve as Justice of the Peace in a fair and just manner while applying the laws to every issue.

2. The Office of Justice of the Peace is involved with rulings in minor civil matters and issues that affect the daily lives of citizens. How will you conduct your proceedings to accommodate the work day schedules of citizens?

I am prepared to open the court to the residents of my district. I will have a night court to accommodate citizens who cannot afford to miss work to present their case. I will also make the office accessible through the internet. This is a court that has to accommodate working people with real problems. I am prepared to help the constituents in protecting themselves from harmful business transactions. I will be available to all residents. A...

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