District Offices

A wooden gavel is struck, echoing through the room as a blurred figure stands in the background, capturing a moment in the Louisiana Public Defender's Office courtroom.

District 27

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District Defender

Antonio Birotte

Parish

St. Landry Parish

Main Office

Address

125 West Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70570

Phone

TEL - (337) 942-3003
FAX - (337) 948-7706

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Louisiana Public Defender's Office is situated in a brick building with large windows and a glass door, complemented by a small set of stairs and a handrail lining the sidewalk.

Funding Sources

District Summary

Number of Courts
3
Divisions in Court
6
Individuals Represented in CY 2025
4,357

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Cities

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