About the Candidate
Atoundra Pierre Lawson
A lifetime of service. A career built on principle.
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
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.