James Edward Kuhn at a glance
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- Judge
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- Louisiana Court of Appeal
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- Louisiana Court of Appeal
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James Edward Kuhn
Judge · Louisiana Court of Appeal
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Louisiana Court of Appeal, 1995-present
- Retired judge who served on the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal from 1994 until his retirement on December 31, 2014
- District Judge · 21st JDC · 1990 · 1994
- Assistant District Attorney · 21st JDC · 1980 · 1990
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law — J.D. (1973)
- B.A. from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1968 and his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1972.
Additional information
- Kuhn has been part of the faculty at Southeastern Louisiana University since 1991.
- Kuhn announced his retirement in August 2014 after 34 years of public service.
- He has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2010 Alumnus of the Year award from Southeastern Louisiana University
- In 1994, he was elected to the First Circuit Court of Appeal, a position he held for 20 years
- Joined the 21st Judicial District Court in 1990 and served in that position until joining the First Circuit Court of Appeals in 1994.
- In 1990, he was elected to the 21st Judicial District Court, where he handled both general and juvenile cases.
- Private practice · Ponchatoula / Livingston · 1973 · 1990
- He also served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1969 to 1974 and attended the Army War College National Security Seminar at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
- Kuhn was born and raised in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1964.
- Born October 31, 1946.
- Date of birth: 1946-10-31
- Began his career in private practice, then served as a state prosecutor for seventeen years.
- Began in private legal practice and then held the role of a State Prosecutor for 17 years.
- He has lectured before the Association of Defense Counsel and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
- He expressed satisfaction with his judicial career and his continued involvement in teaching and community activities.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes.
A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidenceLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies.
a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroomLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
Appellate Extended Media Coverage
Statewide
Louisiana appellate courts may permit extended media coverage in public appellate proceedings, subject to the authority of the court and presiding judge or panel.
An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedingsLouisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗
Sources
Identity source checked June 30, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Louisiana Court of Appeal current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 2, 2026
View Louisiana Court of Appeal current judicial profile ↗Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9) ↗