On the Bench
Judge Leon T. Roché II won election outright in October 2023 to Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. He took the oath of office days later, and he's been serving our community with the dedication and fairness he promised ever since.
He defends constitutional rights, honors victims and their families, and seeks alternatives to incarceration for those struggling with mental illness, addiction, or veteran status, all while holding accountable those who commit acts of violence.
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Judicial Accountability Report
The Metropolitan Crime Commission named Judge Roché one of the most efficient judges in Criminal Court.
Judge Roché pairs bond and sentencing with real resources, service, and community connection — not just punishment.
In-Patient Drug Treatment
Workforce Training & Job Placement
Mental Health Services
Workforce Training & Job Placement
Workforce Training & Job Placement
Workforce Training
Requires community service as a condition of probation — giving people a way to give back to the neighborhoods they call home.
Regularly hosts students in his courtroom and presents at schools across New Orleans, showing the next generation what justice looks like.
His Commitment to New Orleans
Every decision Judge Roché makes on the bench sends a message to the next generation of New Orleanians: what justice looks like, what fairness feels like, and whether this city keeps its promise to them. He's asking for another term because that work isn't finished.
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