Christopher LaCour is the District Defender of the 9th JDC Indigent Defender Board. He leads the office and still carries his own caseload. He joined the public defender system in 2017, and since 2021, he has handled only cases where the client faces life without parole, the most serious cases the office takes on. As District Defender, he holds the office to the same standard he sets for himself: every client, whatever the charge, deserves an attorney who knows the courtroom, prepares relentlessly, and mounts a vigorous defense.
Christopher was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, and graduated from Peabody Magnet High School. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Southern University. He received his law degree from the Southern University Law Center. He has practiced law in Central Louisiana since 2010, and his background in criminal defense and civil litigation informs his leadership and his work for every client.
Outside the courtroom, Christopher is a husband and father of two. He practices Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu and is known among friends and family for his barbecue.
