
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
