NORTHSHORE DEFENDERS

The Northshore Defenders is the official law firm of the 22nd Judicial District Public Defender’s Office who handles criminal matters within the four courts of the 22nd Judicial District including St. Tammany Parish District Court, Washington Parish District Court, City Court of East St. Tammany, and Bogalusa City Court.

Main office: 402 North Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA 70433.

Chief District Defender: John W. Lindner, II

The Northshore Defenders represent indigent individuals in the following types of cases:

  • Felony Offenses in District Court

    Division A

    Division B

    Division C

    Division D

    Division F

    Division G

    Division H

    Division I

  • Misdemeanor Offenses in District and City Court

    St. Tammany Parish

    Washington Parish

    City Court of East St. Tammany

    Bogalusa City Court

  • Juvenile Court

    Represent CHILDREN in Juvenile Delinquency and Family In Need of Services (FINS) proceedings

    Represent PARENTS in Child In Need of Care (CINC) matters and non-custodial parents in Child Support proceedings