United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (in case citations, W.D. La.) is a United States federal court with jurisdiction over approximately two thirds of the state of Louisiana, with courts in Alexandria, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. These cities comprise the Western District of Louisiana.
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United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana | |
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(W.D. La.) | |
Location | Shreveport |
Appeals to | Fifth Circuit |
Established | March 3, 1881 |
Judges | 7 |
Chief Judge | Terry A. Doughty |
Officers of the court | |
U.S. Attorney | Brandon B. Brown |
U.S. Marshal | vacant |
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Appeals from the Western District of Louisiana are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).