MY MISSION

A Commitment To Justice

A Commitment To Our Community

“I have been privileged to serve this great city as a state court judge for the past eleven years. I made a promise in 2009 to run a fair, efficient, and timely docket. I have kept my promise. Through diligent preparation, careful deliberation, and timely settings, I have been successful in reducing the time that parties, witnesses, and jurors are away from their family and work while ensuring justice for all.  As Chief Judge, I recognize the dangers posed by Covid-19.  I have worked to make our courthouse safe for employees, litigants and attorneys while ensuring access to justice for all.  That’s what people expect and deserve. With your support and vote, I can continue making the civil justice system work effectively for you.”

EDUCATION

• Graduate, Tulane University Law School, Juris Doctor, 1988
• Graduate, Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science, 1984
• Graduate, Brother Martin High School, 1979
• St. Pius X, 1975

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chief Judge Civil District Court, 2019-Present
• Chairman, Civil District Court Building Commission, 2018-Present
• Judge, Civil District Court Orleans Parish, Division F, 2009-Present
  • 12,000+ Contested Matters
  • 1,491 Trials
• Judge, Pro Tempore, 2004
• Bruno & Bruno, Partner 1989-2008, Partner, legal assistant and law clerk, 1979-1988
• Chair, Domestic Law Section, New Orleans Bar Association, 2009-2011
• Member, Louisiana Bar Foundation Education Committee
• Member, Supreme Court of Louisiana Pro Se Litigation Task Force
• Louisiana District Judges Association
• Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Highest rating in Ethics and Practice (AV Rating), Lexis/Nexis Martindale-Hubbel
• American Jurisprudence Award
• Pierre Derbigny Fellow, 1999-2014

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY AND FAMILY

• M.S. Young Leadership Counsel Award
• President and board member Mercy Endeavors Senior Activity Center
• Recipient of the “Silver Fox” award by the New Orleans Council on Aging
• Past President and board member Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre’
• Member, St. Thomas More Society
• Chris is married and the proud father of two children