The Hon. William J. Bennett is a judge for the 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana. He was elected to the bench on November 5, 1996.
The 12th Judicial District encompasses Avoyelles Parish.
Bennett earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1975. He then completed a J.D. at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1979. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana (1979).
| Current Appointment 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana | 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana |
| Election/Appointment 1996 - 12th Judicial District Court; 2002 - Re-election; 2018 - Re-election; 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election | 1996 - 12th Judicial District Court; 2002 - Re-election; 2018 - Re-election; 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election |
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Education
J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law - 1979 B.A., Louisiana State University - 1975 |
J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law - 1979 B.A., Louisiana State University - 1975 |
| Official Website avoyellesparishclerkofcourt.com | avoyellesparishclerkofcourt.com |
| Current Court: | LA - 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (318) 253-7523 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
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| Judge | 12th Judicial District Court of Louisiana | Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana |
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