ABOUT JOHN

I am currently running for City Court Judge in Crowley Louisiana. I was born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana. I am a lifelong resident of Louisiana where I attended Notre Dame High School in Acadia Parish. I then attended Louisiana State University where I graduated with a degree in History with a minor in Business. Next, I attended law school at Loyola University in New Orleans where I received a Juris Doctorate in Law. 

In 2010 I began practicing law in Crowley Louisiana, at the firm of Edwards, Stefanski & Zaunbrecher. Currently I am a partner in the firm where I have a general practice and focus on several different areas of the law with an emphasis on helping the community. Additionally, I am currently the Attorney for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and Acadia Parish Assessor’s office. 
 

In 2017 I was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 42.  I served on several committees as well as serving as the Chair of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee from 2021-2024. Additionally, I was a member of the State Bond Commission, Capital Security Council and House Select Leadership Committee. In 2024 I did not seek re-election. 
 

I am a past president of the Acadia Parish Bar Association, I am a member of the Crowley Rotary, I am a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Crowley. Over the course of my 16 years of legal practice, I have handled nearly every type of legal action commonly encountered by attorneys in Louisiana.

My goal as City Court Judge is to uphold the rule of law and ensure that every individual who enters the courtroom is treated fairly and with respect. Every citizen deserves to feel confident that justice will be administered impartially and consistently. My commitment to public service and to improving the lives of Louisiana residents has remained steadfast throughout my career.  I humbly ask for your support and prayers as I work to build a stronger Louisiana.