To view the D.A.’s lawsuit against the Parish, click here.
For more information on the tax, click here.
An Economic Report on the Budgetary Reasonableness of the 22nd Judicial District, Office of the District Attorney for the Period
2015-2018
Please review the “Ed Bee Report” which analyses in great detail how the D.A.’s Office’s efficiencies saved taxpayers money in reducing jail costs.

“Unfortunately during times of crisis there are those that look to take advantage of the hardships that many of us are suffering from in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Those who look to take advantage of the citizens of Washington and St. Tammany Parish will be met with the full weight of the criminal prosecution arm of the District Attorney’s Office. The best offense we can mount to avoid being taken advantage of is a strong defense. Below, please find some tips and resources to help during this time. If you believe you have been criminally taken advantage of, know the law, be informed and contact our office.”
— District Attorney, Warren Montgomery
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COVID-19 – A Message from Our D.A.
Welcome to Our Website.
About Us
Our main office is located on the Second Floor of The St. Tammany Parish Justice Center in downtown Covington. We also have offices in Washington Parish (Franklinton) and Slidell. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (for the Misdemeanor Window, you must arrive before 4 p.m.). We follow the holiday schedule of the 22nd Judicial District Court, which closes for all federal and state holidays. Appointments to meet with the District Attorney or any individual prosecutor may be made directly with that individual. Please understand that prosecutors can arrange meetings only when they are not required to be present in court. All media inquiries should go through our Communications Division. Please see our news page for additional information.Contact Us

St. Tammany Parish Office
Criminal Division 701 N. Columbia Street Covington, LA 70433 Phone: 985-809-8383 Fax: 985-809-8365 Email: damontgomery@22da.com Civil Division 21454 Koop Drive, 2G Mandeville, LA 70448 Telephone: 985-898-3427 Fax: 985-867-5124 Email: damontgomery@22da.comSlidell Office
520 Old Spanish Trail Slidell, LA 70458 Phone: 985-646-4110 Fax: 985-646-4104 Email: damontgomery@22da.comWashington Parish Office
Franklinton District Attorney’s Office 905 Pearl Street Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-6711 Fax: 985-839-7860 Email: damontgomery@22da.comNews
Bogalusa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Second Degree Murder Charge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2022 Bogalusa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Second Degree Murder Charge District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that on Thursday, June 2, 2022, Damion D. Thompson, 30, of Bogalusa, Louisiana was sentenced by District Judge...
Covington Man Found Guilty in St. Tammany Parish of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and
Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2022 Covington Man Found Guilty in St. Tammany Parish of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that on Thursday,...
D.A. Student Awards
Each year, District Attorney Warren Montgomery recognizes elementary, junior and senior high students for outstanding leadership and civic responsibility. Here are some photos from a few of the award ceremonies.