Judge John C. Hamilton: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

5th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, Department - Division A

Biography

The Hon. John C. Hamilton is a judge for the 5th Judicial District Court of Louisiana. He was elected to the bench in 2018.


The 5th Judicial District includes the Franklin, Richland, and West Carroll Parishes.


Hamilton received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1982. He then completed a J.D. at Southern University Law Center in 1993.


Hamilton spent more than seven years as an assistant district attorney for the 5th Judicial District.


He is a veteran of the United States Navy.


Hamilton is registered as a Republican.