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 5

Franklin, Richland, West Carroll Parishes District Defender J. Albert Ellis
District Defender

J. Albert Ellis

Parish

Franklin, Richland, West Carroll Parishes

Main Office

Address

108 Courthouse Square
Rayville, LA 71269

Phone

TEL - (318) 737-1921
FAX - (318) 703-4840

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 12:00pm; 1:00 - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
The exterior of the Fifth JDC Public Defender office, part of the Louisiana Office of the State Public Defender, features a brick facade, two doors, and prominently placed "No Parking" signs.
A small, weathered storefront that houses the Louisiana Public Defender's Office features a flat roof and an awning over the entrance. The building is white with large windows on the front, inviting transparency and accessibility for those in need of legal assistance.
The small brick building, home to the District 5 Louisiana Public Defender's Office in Rayville, LA, features a U.S. flag flying proudly beside its two narrow windows and white door. Above, the sky remains partly cloudy, casting gentle shadows on this essential hub of justice.

Funding Sources

District Summary

Number of Courts
4
Division of Court
4
Individuals Represented in CY 2025
1,485

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Parishes

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Cities

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