Judge Patricia Minaldi

United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.

Address Information

Hon. Patricia Minaldi
United States District Judge
611 Broad St., Suite 328
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601

(337) 437-3880

Judge Tabs

Courtroom Deputy

JoAnn Benoit (337) 437-3870
Deputy-in-Charge

Forms

Civil Cases - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Criminal Cases - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Motions

Motions:

Ex-parte motions are referred to chambers as soon as possible. For contested motions, Judge Minaldi does not maintain a regular motion date, but may order oral argument. The clerk will issue a notice of setting advising when the motion will be considered. Click on the courtesy copy tab for specific information on copy requirements.

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy Copies:

Judge Minaldi requires courtesy copies of ex-parte and contested motions, supporting memorandum, and responses. Copies should be e-mailed to chambers at the following address: minaldi_motions@lawd.uscourts.gov [1]. If attachments to the motion exceed 15 pages, copies should be manually delivered to chambers at the address above.