Judge Raymond S. Childress graduated
from Bogalusa High School in 1969, attended Southeastern Louisiana University
and graduated in December of 1972 with a B.A. in History. He attended
Loyola University Law School in New Orleans, graduating in May of 1979.
After being admitted to practice law in October 1979, he went into private
practice.
Judge Childress' practice was varied, including insurance defense, plaintiff
personal injury, domestic relations, real estate, criminal defense and two years
as an Assistant District Attorney in St. Tammany Parish.
Judge Childress ran unopposed in 1998 and was sworn in as District Judge,
Division "A" in the 22nd Judicial District Court in October 1998. He serves on the Louisiana District Judges Association Executive Committee. He
presides over Drug Court in Washington Parish and currently chairs the 22nd JDC
Family Court Committee.