The Hon. Justin H. Courtney is a judge for the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court in Louisiana. He was elected to the bench on October 14, 2023.
Prior to his election, Courtney worked as an attorney in private practice, representing clients in general legal matters. He supplemented his practice with service as counsel for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (2020 to 2023) and litigation director for Legal Services of North Louisiana.
Courtney earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He then completed a J.D. at Southern University Law Center. He was licensed to practice in Louisiana in 2004.
His family has resided in Caddo Parish for multiple generations.
He is registered as a Republican.