Upholding Justice in Gretna and Jefferson Parish
The Louisiana Court of Appeal Fifth Circuit is an intermediate appellate court based in Gretna, Louisiana. The court reviews appeals and handles supervisory matters within the scope granted by Louisiana law, issuing written decisions that help keep legal standards consistent across the region.
Under Article V, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution, the court’s appellate jurisdiction includes the parishes of Jefferson, St Charles, St James, and St John the Baptist, with supervisory jurisdiction over lower courts in matters that would be appealable to this court.
Contact Information
Physical Address
📍 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
101 Derbigny Street
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone:
📞 (504) 376 1400
Official Website:
🔗 fifthcircuit.org/ (Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal)
Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
The Louisiana Court of Appeal Fifth Circuit generally handles:
• Appeals and supervisory review within Jefferson, St Charles, St James, and St John the Baptist parishes
• Appellate jurisdiction as authorized by the Louisiana Constitution
• Supervisory jurisdiction over lower courts in cases where an appeal would extend to the court of appeal
Our appeal lawyers in Louisiana handle appeals before the Louisiana Court of Appeal Fifth Circuit, writ applications, and appellate brief drafting.
Location Coordinates
📌 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
📍 Latitude: 29.916653° N
📍 Longitude: 90.057854° W
Hours of Operation
🕒 Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For more information on court procedures, filing guidance, court calendars, and accessing opinions, visit the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Official Website. If you need help with an appeal, learn more about our Louisiana appeals lawyer services.
