Judge Kevin J. Guidry: Biography & Judicial Service | KnowJudges

# Kevin J. Guidry
Senior Judge · [Jackson County Juvenile Court](/kyj/court/ga/jackson-county-juvenile-court)

## Judicial assignments
[Piedmont Judicial Circuit](/kyj/court/ga/piedmont-judicial-circuit)Senior Judge — circuit affiliation; court class unconfirmedThe official Senior Judges directory lists this circuit affiliation. A specific current assignment is not established. Senior judge available for assignment; this does not establish a current primary assignment.
Source checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source 1](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#home/directory-entries/58af01d7ce9168f520c4cf51/) · [Roster source 2](https://us-api.knack.com/v1/pages/scene_1/views/view_5/records?rows_per_page=1000&page=1&filters=%7B%22match%22%3A+%22and%22%2C+%22rules%22%3A+%5B%7B%22field%22%3A+%22field_19%22%2C+%22operator%22%3A+%22is%22%2C+%22value%22%3A+%22Senior+Judges%22%7D%5D%7D)
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.

## Kevin J. Guidry at a glance
Current roleSenior Judge
Court[Jackson County Juvenile Court](/kyj/court/ga/jackson-county-juvenile-court)
Current assignment[Jackson County Juvenile Court](/kyj/court/ga/jackson-county-juvenile-court)
JurisdictionGeorgia · State
Judicial serviceActive

## Biography

### Professional career

- Kevin James “Kendrick J.” Guidry is a judge of the 14th Judicial District Court, Division H in Louisiana, serving since January 1, 2021
- focusing on domestic violence cases Partner at Plauche, Smith & Nieset, LLC (2006–2021) Judge, 14th Judicial District Court, Division H (2021–present)
- Legal Career: Assistant District Attorney (2000–2006)
- Legal ethics experts noted that Louisiana law applies an objective standard for recusals, not just the judge’s subjective belief in impartiality

### Education



### Additional information

- Based in Lake Charles and is known for his extensive legal career, community service, and recent high-profile rulings
- Seasoned Louisiana judge with a strong legal and community background, but his recent recusal in a sensitive abuse‐related case has drawn public and legal scrutiny over transparency and ethical compliance
- He had previously ruled in favor of the Church’s position, but later disclosed that he served on the finance committee of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lake Charles — a direct financial interest requiring recusal under Louisiana’s judicial code

## Sources

Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
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### Georgia Courts Directory
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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [GA judicial conduct Rule 2.8 — courtroom order and courtesy](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-966932b4143407baf629735a) — State judicial courts only; published Code version February 1, 2024. Shared decorum baseline; does not establish complete court-specific practice. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Code-of-Judicial-Conduct-2024_02_01.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.
- [Georgia Uniform Juvenile Court Rules — motions and hearing procedure](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-6b838c6328c472284c4a0e2f) — Juvenile Courts only; source compilation December 4, 2025. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/UNIFORM-JUVENILE-COURT-RULES-2025_12_04.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.