Franklinton, LA — Judge William H. “Billy” Burris, a conservative jurist and lifelong Republican, announced his campaign for the Louisiana Supreme Court, District 1. Judge Burris brings decades of legal experience on the bench and in private practice, has a proven record of judicial leadership, and a firm commitment to the rule of law and judicial restraint. Judge Burris said his judicial philosophy reflects the tough-minded respect for law and order that conservative voters demand, adding that he will enforce the law as written, protect communities, advocate for victims’ rights, and reject judicial activism.
“Like President Trump’s judicial appointees, I believe the role of a judge is not to make law, but to apply it faithfully,” Judge Burris said. “Louisiana deserves justices who are firm, fair, and unafraid to uphold the Constitution, even when it’s unpopular. I prioritize public safety, insist on personal responsibility, and treat every litigant with equal respect under the law. I will bring that same steady, principled approach to the Supreme Court.”
Judge Burris has served as District Judge, Division E, of the 22nd Judicial District Court, covering Washington and St. Tammany Parishes, since 2018. A native of Franklinton, he is an LSU alumnus and graduated magna cum laude from Southern University Law Center. During his time on the bench, Judge Burris has overseen both civil and criminal dockets and has presided over 49 jury trials. He routinely handles some of the court’s most complex matters, including nine life without parole cases and three major sex-offender trials, resulting in sentences ranging from 80 to 200 years. In addition, Judge Burris has played a key role in launching specialty courts focused on accountability and rehabilitation, and he has earned statewide respect through his leadership on multiple judicial committees.
Judge Burris’s record on the district court has earned the confidence of Louisiana’s leading job creators and business advocates. His proven commitment to fairness and stability has earned him the endorsement of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s SouthPAC, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association’s TruckPAC, the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association’s LOGPAC, and the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association’s MCPAC. These organizations represent thousands of employers and workers across the state.
“As a faithful conservative and originalist, I believe judges must respect the proper role of the Legislature and resist attempts to legislate from the bench,” Judge Burris added. “My judicial philosophy is rooted in common sense, restraint, and fidelity to the Constitution.”
Judge Burris is active in his community and Christian faith. He is a member of the Federalist Society, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, a former president of the Washington Parish Bar Association, and an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church of Franklinton. He and his wife, Lacy, are raising two daughters in Franklinton.
The Republican primary is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. Learn more about Judge Billy Burris at www.JudgeBurris.com
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