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Royce Duplessis
Profile
Royce Duplessis is an American attorney and politician currently serving as a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 5th district. Born and raised in New Orleans, he previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives representing the 93rd district from 2018 to 2022. A practicing attorney and owner of a private law firm, Duplessis has focused his legislative career on criminal justice reform and maternal health, notably authoring legislation to incentivize the hiring of re-entrants and the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Act.
Details
- Born
- September 14, 1982 · 43 years old
- Birth place
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Education
- Xavier University of Louisiana (Bachelor of Science in Communications), Howard University School of Law (Juris Doctor)
- Career
- Attorney, owner of Duplessis Law Firm, LLC, chief of staff to New Orleans City Councilman James Carter, special counsel to the Louisiana Supreme Court
