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Richard T. Haik Sr.

U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
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Biography

Born 1950 in Lafayette, LA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 11, 1991, to a seat vacated by John M. Duhe, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 1991, and received commission on May 30, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2002-2009. Assumed senior status on March 6, 2015.

Education:
University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette), B.S., 1971
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1975

Professional Career:
Private practice, New Iberia, Louisiana, 1975-1984
Louisiana National Guard, 1971-1978
U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1980-1984
Judge, Louisiana District Court, 1984-1991

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
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Professional Experience
Judge
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
- Current
Assumed senior status on March 6, 2015.
Judge
Louisiana District Court
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captain and judge advocate
U.S. Army Reserve
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Attorney
Private practice, New Iberia, Louisiana
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Louisiana National Guard
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Education
Loyola University New Orleans
J.D. (1975)
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University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
B.S. (1971)
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Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Website
Federal Judicial Center Biography
Contact & Map
800 Lafayette St, Suite 4200
Lafayette, LA 70501
Telephone: (337) 593-5100
Fax: (337) 593-5110