About the Candidate

Atoundra Pierre Lawson

A lifetime of service. A career built on principle.

Atoundra Pierre Lawson

Atoundra stands for "A"

Atoundra Pierre Lawson has spent her career in service to the law and the people it protects. With deep roots in the 40th Judicial District, she has built a reputation as a thoughtful, fair, and experienced legal professional who understands that every case represents a real person's life.

Her legal career has spanned both courtroom advocacy and community engagement — giving her a well-rounded perspective on how the justice system affects everyday citizens. She has represented clients across a broad range of matters, always guided by a commitment to fairness and the rule of law.

Atoundra believes that a judge must be more than a legal technician — a judge must be a trusted steward of the community's confidence in the courts. That belief drives her campaign for Judge of the 40th Judicial District Court, Division A.

Qualifications & Experience

Legal CareerCareer public defender with trial experience across multiple parishes; seasoned legal analyst with refined understanding of complex laws; leader with management experience
EducationJuris Doctorate from SULC; Bachelor of Arts in Communications from ULL; Graduate of WSJH
Community ServiceActively engaged member of the West St. John Civic Association; River Parishes Kiwanis Club; Impact 365 Youth Mentorship Organization; Thoughts Before Actions Youth Mentorship Organization; NAACP; LADSC; NAPD; All Rise
Professional StandingMember in good standing of the Louisiana State Bar Association and current practicing attorney
Atoundra Pierre Lawson engaging with the community

Community Ties

Rooted in the Community She Will Serve

Atoundra Pierre Lawson is not just a candidate — she is a neighbor, a community member, and a committed public servant. Her ties to the 40th Judicial District run deep, and her commitment to the people of this community is the foundation of everything she does. She helped create the 40th Judicial District Adult Drug Court with the late Honorable Madeline Jasmine. With more than two decades of robust courtroom engagement, Atoundra remains a drug court defense attorney to this day. Not only does she bring civil and criminal law experience, she also has specific expertise in Child In Need of Care and recovery courts. As a well rounded professional, she is proudly preserving the legacy left by her parents the late, beloved Deacon Warren R. Pierre, I (rtd) and powerhouse educator Nora Allen Pierre.

Stand with Atoundra

Join the campaign for a judge who will bring integrity, experience, and fairness to the 40th Judicial District Court.