Meet the Civil Division

1342 LA Hwy 44

Reserve, Louisiana 70084


Office Hours are from: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Main Office Telephone Number: (985) 652-9757
Fax number: (985) 651-6753

 

Keith Green, Jr.

Chief ADA, Civil Division 

Kennilyn Schmill

ADA, Civil Division

 

 

Experienced Legal Professionals

Serving St. John the Baptist Parish

District Attorney’s Office

 

 

     The Civil Division of St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney’s Office provides the Parish Governing Authority  with advice and counsel on complex legal issues and litigation matters.  The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the enforcment of the Open Meetings Laws.

 

GENERAL CIVIL DUTIES:

     Provide legal counsel to the President Parish and Parish Council

 

Attend and provide legal counsel at general meetings of government

bodies of the parish

 

Prepare and provide legal opinions for parish governments, school

Boards and various public agencies including assistance with state

agencies within the jurisdiction

 

Defend law suits and legal demands against parish governments and other

boards and commissions including schools boards, water, and sewerage, etc.

 

The Civil Division has established protocols to respond and answer all appropriate questions necessary to provide legal services to local government.