Jerry Edwards Jr.

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Jerry Edwards Jr.
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Assumed office
December 22, 2023
Legal offices
Preceded byJudge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
2023–present
Incumbent