John A. Keller at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Louisiana · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends December 31, 2026
John A. Keller
Biography
Professional career
- Onebane, Bernard, Torian, Diaz, McNamara & Abell (1987–1992), became a Onebane partner/shareholder in 1992, and later practiced in Covington/Madisonville
- Began his legal career as an associate at the law firm Onebane, Bernard, Torian, Diaz, McNamara & Abell from 1987 to 1992, later becoming a partner/shareholder at the same firm before opening his own practice in the Covington/Madisonville area
Education
- It lists a magna cum laude business/pre-law BA from Northeast Louisiana University (1984) and Loyola New Orleans JD (1987).
Additional information
- District Judge - Division D · Louisiana 22nd Judicial District Court · 2021-01-04 · Elected unopposed November 2020, term ends 2026
- Mandeville City Council from 2016 for four years, was elected unopposed in November 2020 after Peter Garcia’s death, and took office in January 2021 with a term through 2026.
- Elected unopposed to the 22nd Judicial District Court bench in November 2020 and officially took office on January 4, 2021.
- Council Member · Mandeville City Council · 2016 · 2020
- Before his judicial service, Judge Keller was elected to the Mandeville City Council in July 2016, serving a four-year term.
- Native of Mandeville, Louisiana.
- He presides over Division “D” and is currently responsible for the 22nd JDC Behavioral Health Court, a problem-solving court designed to assist individuals with mental illness or co-occurring disorders involved in the criminal justice system.
- The collected biographical information identifies Keller was born in Germany, grew up in Mandeville and graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Covington.
- He is an active member of professional organizations including the Louisiana State Bar Association, 22nd JDC Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
- As presiding judge of the Behavioral Health Court, Judge Keller oversees a voluntary program that can offer benefits such as reduced probation terms, dismissal of criminal charges, and reduced or suspended incarceration for eligible participants.
- It lists Louisiana, Federal and American bar memberships.
- Community activities include Our Lady of the Lake Men’s Club and church, Knights of Columbus, and youth baseball, basketball and soccer coaching.
- It names his wife Midge Koch Keller and five children, with tennis and basketball interests.
- Division D handles criminal, civil, divorce, custody and succession matters.
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) ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)
Louisiana 22nd Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster ↗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) ↗Supplied Louisiana biography research
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