Laura Rougeau Garcille recites her oath of office delivered by State Supreme Court Judge James Genovese on Wednesday in the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. With her is her husband, Brett, and children, Emmy, 9, holding a Bible, Riley, 7, and John Roth, 4. Seated in the background are District Judges Gregory Doucet and James Dotherty. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)
Brand new District Judge Laura Rougeau Garcille cited her faith, family and friends as pillars of support in her life leading to her judgeship.
A 30-minute swearing-in ceremony for Garcille was held Wednesday at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas.
“I’m still in disbelief that this is my life especially from where I come from it has been a long ways,” she said after reciting he...
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