--- title: "Michael O. Craig | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-o-craig-judge-louisiana-26th-judicial-district-court-division-a-la" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Michael O. Craig Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court - State: Louisiana - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Division A judge of the 26th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, covering Bossier and Webster Parishes, and has held the role of Chief Judge of the district since 2020 - served as Assistant District Attorney for the 26th Judicial District from 2005 until his election - Indigent defenders office 3 years — Indigent Defender - Assistant District Attorney — 26th JDC DA ### Education - Bachelor's — Louisiana State University in Shreveport - Southern University Law Center — Law — J.D. ### Additional information - court: Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court · role: Judge · start date: 2009-01 · notes: Division A, elected 2008, Chief Judge since 2020, term ends 2026 - Craig’s 2008 election was a narrow win over then-judge Dewey Eldridge Burchett Jr., with Craig receiving 51% of the vote. - Private practice - He is known for his active role in the district court and his leadership as Chief Judge - overseeing the court’s operations and judicial processes ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic or photographic presentation of evidence Scope: statewide Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes. Evidence excerpt: A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### broadcast recording photography Scope: statewide Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies. Evidence excerpt: a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### appellate extended media coverage Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedings [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/michael-o-craig/) - [Official roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/michael-o-craig/) - [Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/michael-o-craig/) - [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) - [Supplied Louisiana biography research](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-o-craig-judge-louisiana-26th-judicial-district-court-division-a-la) - [Supplied Louisiana biography research](https://www.26jdc.com/judge-craig) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-o-craig-judge-louisiana-26th-judicial-district-court-division-a-la", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/michael-o-craig-judge-louisiana-26th-judicial-district-court-division-a-la", "name": "Michael O. 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