Vercell Fiffie at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Louisiana · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends December 31, 2026
Vercell Fiffie
Biography
Professional career
- Louisiana 40th Judicial District Court — Judge (from 2021; end not specified)
- Fiffie Law Firm — Managing Partner (from 2010; end not specified)
- Fiffie Law Firm — Attorney (from 2010; end not specified)
- It details assistant district attorney and parish attorney work, three years as a Tokyo corporate attorney, Temple Japan adjunct teaching, Fiffie Law Firm practice from 2010, and parish housing-authority hearing-officer work
- Hayabusa Asuka Law Offices — Foreign Associate (2008–2009)
- St. John the Baptist Parish District Attorney's Office — Assistant District Attorney (dates not specified)
- Seasoned attorney and current judge in Louisiana’s 40th Judicial District Court, with a career spanning both criminal prosecution and civil representation
Education
- West St. John High School (1997), Marymount B.A., Southern University J.D. (2005), Temple Japan transnational-law LL.M. (2006)
Additional information
- Elected in 2020 to the 40th Judicial District Court, with his term running from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2026.
- The collected biographical information identifies Vercell Fiffie as Division A judge for St. John the Baptist Parish, elected in 2020 with service beginning 2021 and a term listed through 2026.
- In October 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court suspended Judge Fiffie for six months without pay due to severe misconduct in handling search warrants in child abuse and domestic violence cases.
- The commission cited violations of multiple judicial canons, including failure to adhere to the law, bias, prejudice, and lapses in professional competence Fiffie’s actions included rejecting approximately 27% of warrants presented to him in 2021, far exceeding the rejection rates of his colleagues, and recalling bench warrants signed by other judges.
- BP / Swift Worldwide Resources — Legal Specialist / Incident Advisor (2010–2010).
- Lehman Brothers — Equity Legal Team Member (2006–2006).
- He also represented the parish in civil litigation and advised the parish president, council, and departments
- Prior to his judgeship, Fiffie had extensive experience as an attorney in St. John the Baptist Parish, serving as an assistant district attorney where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases and implemented policies for prosecuting fraudulent contractors after Hurricane Isaac.
- The complaints against Fiffie originated from fellow Judge Nghana Lewis and Sheriff Mike Tregre, who testified that Fiffie was unresponsive to feedback and dismissed attempts to discuss disputed warrants.
- It records Louisiana and District of Columbia licenses, federal and Supreme Court admissions, and Democratic affiliation.
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 40th Judicial District Court
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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) ↗LA Batch 11 supplied biography research source
Identity source · HTML · Source checked October 3, 2026
View LA Batch 11 supplied biography research source ↗