Mission Statement

The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office is committed to advocating for crime victims, protecting public safety, defending the interests of the State of Louisiana, and upholding justice in a firm, fair and ethical manner. In addition to our primary duty of prosecuting criminal offenders through our Trials Division, we also serve the citizens of New Orleans through other divisions including Appeals, Child Support, Diversion, Investigations, Juvenile, Restorative Justice and Victim-Witness Services.