Election Date: May 16, 2026

Early Voting: May 2-9, 2026

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Meet Richard

Richard is a Louisiana native, attorney, and community leader dedicated to fairness, integrity, and service. A graduate of Loyola New Orleans Undergraduate and Law School, Richard has spent his career standing up for people and families.


Beyond the courtroom, Richard has been deeply involved in civic life. He has served on the Louisiana Human Rights Commission and the City of New Orleans Human Relations Commission, where he worked to protect equal rights and promote justice for all.


As counsel of record in Louisiana’s marriage equality case, Richard helped secure equal legal rights for families.


Richard believes that our courts should reflect the values of our community with fairness, respect, and access to justice. As Judge, he will bring experience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right for every person who comes before the court.

Richard embraces Iam Tucker campaign event; other people in the background.
Phil Hoffman, Lesli Harris, and Richard Perque at a campaign event
Nakita Shavers and Richard Perque at a fundraiser
Richard Perque embraces Iam Tucker at a campaign event; people in background.
Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork introducing Richard Perque at campaign event

Legal Experience

Trial Experience

Represented over 100 plaintiffs in a class action case at the US District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.


Presided over jury and bench trials during appointment as Judge Pro Tempore at Civil District Court.


Counsel of record in over 250 cases filed in New Orleans Civil Court.


Litigated cases to judgment in 18 parishes.


Represents civil and domestic clients in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. 

  • Judicial Experience

    Judge Pro Tempore, Civil District Court, Division “B”

    • In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “B” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

    Judge Pro Tempore, Civil District Court, Division “G”

    • In 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “G” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

    Special Master, Civil District Court Appointments

    • With extensive experience in domestic and civil litigation, Richard is trusted by judges to act as Special Master in complex cases. 

  • Legal Experience

    Awards

    • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present.
    • New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022.
    • Rising Stars by Super Lawyers; 2015-2018.
    • Super Lawyer; 2019-2023, and 2026.
    • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016.
    • Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present.

    Trial Experience

    • Represented over 100 plaintiffs in a class action case at the US District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
    • Presided over jury and bench trials during appointment as Judge Pro Tempore at Civil District Court.
    • Counsel of record in over 250 cases filed in New Orleans Civil Court.
    • Litigated cases to judgment in 18 parishes.
    • Represents civil and domestic clients in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. 

    Court Admissions

    • Admitted to Louisiana State Bar; 2006.
    • Admitted to Texas State Bar; 2016.
    • Admitted to Massachusetts State Bar; 2017.
    • Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006.
    • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; 2014.
    • Appointed Assistant Bar Examiner for Civil Code I; 2023.

  • Community Involvement

    Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee - Committee Member

    • OPDEC - a division of Louisiana Democrats is an elected group of diverse people working to raise wages, lower health care costs, improve education, protect voting rights, and create an economy that works for all Louisianans.

    Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund (DSEF) / Girls Nola - Board Member

    • Creating a better community, a safer city, and adequate opportunities for the youth of New Orleans; while also promoting music, art, and education.

    Human Rights Commissioner State of Louisiana - Commissioner

    • In 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, representing the 2nd District; where he served until 2022.

Awards

AV® Preeminent™

Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present.


New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022.


Super Lawyer; 2015-2023, and 2026.


National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016.


Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present.


Mayoral Recognition of Service to the Human Rights Commission; 2016.

Court Admissions

Admitted to Louisiana State Bar; 2006.


Admitted to Texas State Bar; 2016.


Admitted to Massachusetts State Bar; 2017.


Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006.


Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; 2014.


Appointed Assistant Bar Examiner for Civil Code I; 2023.

Meet Richard

Richard is a Louisiana native, attorney, and community leader dedicated to fairness, integrity, and service. A graduate of Loyola New Orleans Undergraduate and Law School, Richard has spent his career standing up for people and families.

Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork introducing Richard at a campaign event

  • Judicial Experience

    Judge Pro Tempore, Civil District Court, Division “B”

    • In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “B” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

    Judge Pro Tempore, Civil District Court, Division “G”

    • In 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “G” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

    Special Master, Civil District Court Appointments

    • With extensive experience in domestic and civil litigation, Richard is trusted by judges to act as Special Master in complex cases.

  • Legal Experience

     Awards  

    • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present. 
    • New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022. 
    • Rising Stars by Super Lawyers; 2015-2018. 
    • Super Lawyer; 2019-2023, and 2026. 
    • National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016. 
    • Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present.
    • Mayoral Recognition of Service to the Human Rights Commission; 2016.

     Trial Experience  

    • Represented over 100 plaintiffs in a class action case at the US District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. 
    • Presided over jury and bench trials during appointment as Judge Pro Tempore at Civil District Court. 
    • Counsel of record in over 250 cases filed in New Orleans Civil Court. 
    • Litigated cases to judgment in 18 parishes. 
    • Represents civil and domestic clients in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. 

     Court Admissions  

    • Admitted to Louisiana State Bar; 2006. 
    • Admitted to Texas State Bar; 2016. 
    • Admitted to Massachusetts State Bar; 2017. 
    • Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006. 
    • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; 2014. 
    • Appointed Assistant Bar Examiner for Civil Code I; 2023.

  • Community Involvement

    Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee - Committee Member

    • OPDEC - a division of Louisiana Democrats is an elected group of diverse people working to raise wages, lower health care costs, improve education, protect voting rights, and create an economy that works for all Louisianans.

    Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund (DSEF) / Girls Nola - Board Member

    • Creating a better community, a safer city, and adequate opportunities for the youth of New Orleans; while also promoting music, art, and education.

    Human Rights Commissioner State of Louisiana - Commissioner

    • In 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, representing the 2nd District; where he served until 2022.

Richard hugging Iam Tucker at a campaign event.

Judicial Experience

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “B”

In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “B” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “G”

In 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “G” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Special Master

Civil District Court

Appointments

With extensive experience in domestic and civil litigation, Richard is trusted by judges to act as Special Master in complex cases.

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Endorsements

Mayor Helena Moreno

Mayor

Helena Moreno

Sheriff-elect Michelle Woodfork

Sheriff-elect

Michelle Woodfork

DA Jason Williams

District Attorney

Jason Williams

Judge (Ret)

Desiree Charbonnet

Desiree Charbonnet - Headshot

Councilmember

JP Morrell

Jean-Paul

Councilmember

Lesli Harris

Lesli Harris - Headshot
Mayor Sidney Barthelemy

Former Mayor

Sidney Barthelemy

Judge (Ret)

Paulette Irons

Judge Paulette Riley Irons (Ret)
Lambert Boissiere Jr.

Constable Lambert Boissiere, Jr.

Representative Rosalind Peychaud (Ret)

Former Representative

Rosalind Peychaud

Clerk Arthur Morrell

Clerk (Ret)

Arthur Morrell

US Senator

Mary Landrieu

Senator Mary Landrieu (Ret)
Kim Nguyen - Attorney at Law - Headshot

Judge (Ret)

Michael Bagneris

Representative Stephanie Hilferty

Representative Stephanie Hilferty

Dr. Leona Tate

Dr. Leona Tate

Representative Shaun Mena

Representative Shaun Mena

Senator

Gary Carter Jr.

Senator Gary Carter Jr

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)
Dr. Maurice Sholas

Dr. Maurice Sholas

Rep. Mandie Landry

Representative Mandie Landry

Iam Christian Tucker

Iam Christian Tucker

Roberta Brown

Roberta Brown

Mark Raymond Jr.

Mark Raymond Jr.

Haley Jupiter

Haley Jupiter
Shantrice Dial

Shantrice Dial

LaVerne Toombs

LaVerne Toombs

James Baker

James Baker

Dr. Arwen Podesta

Dr. Arwen Podesta

OPSB VP Leila James

School Board VP Leila James

Constable Ed Shorty

Constable Ed Shorty

Friends of Richard Perque

Iam Christian Tucker

Campaign Chair

Cassie Gailmor

Finance Chair


John Bel Edwards

Governor

Mary Landrieu

U.S. Senator

Helena Moreno

Mayor

Sidney Barthelemy

Former Mayor

Michelle Woodfork

Orleans Sheriff-elect

Marlin Gusman

Orleans Sheriff (Ret)

Jason Williams

District Attorney

Charles Ballay

District Attorney

Jaclyn Hotard

Parish President

Devante Lewis

Public Service Commissioner

Lambert Boissiere, III (Ret)

Public Service Commissioner


JP Morrell

Councilmember

Joseph Giarrusso III

Former Councilmember

Eugene Green

Councilmember

Lesli Harris

Councilmember

Freddie King III

Councilmember

Oliver "OT" Thomas

Former Councilmember

Aimee McCarron

Councilmember

Jason Hughes

Councilmember


Gary Carter Jr.

Senator

Royce Duplessis

Senator

Delisha Boyd

Representative

Aimee Adatto Freeman

Representative

Kyle Green Jr.

Representative

Stephanie Hilferty

Representative

Mandie Landry

Representative

Shaun Mena

Representative

Rosalind Peychaud

Representative (Ret)

Renee Gill Pratt

Representative (Ret)


Lambert C. Boissiere, Jr. 

Constable

Edwin Shorty

Constable

Leila James

Orleans School Board VP

Olin Parker

Orleans School Board Member

Dr. J.C.Wagner-Romero

Orleans School Board VP (Ret)

Michael Bagneris

District Court Judge (Ret)

Regina Bartholomew-Woods

District Court Judge (Ret)

Desiree Charbonnet

Municipal Court Judge (Ret)

Scott J. Crichton

Supreme Court Justice (Ret)

Stanwood Duval 

US District Court Judge (Ret)

Paulette Irons

District Court Judge (Ret)

Carolyn Jefferson

District Court Judge (Ret)

Sally Shushan

US Magistrate Judge

Lisa Diggs

Clerk

Arthur Morrell

Clerk of Court (Ret)

Dr. Leona Tate


Executive Committee

Campaign Committee

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Community Involvement

Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee

Committee Member

OPDEC - a division of Louisiana Democrats is an elected group of diverse people working to raise wages, lower health care costs, improve education, protect voting rights, and create an economy that works for all Louisianans.

Dinerral Shavers

Educational Fund (DSEF) / Girls Nola

Board Member

Creating a better community, a safer city, and adequate opportunities for the youth of New Orleans; while also promoting music, art, and education.

Human Rights Commissioner

State of Louisiana

Commissioner

In 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, representing the 2nd District; where he served until 2022.

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Rico Alvendia

Mark P. Glago

J. Bart Kelly III

James M. Williams

Judge Michael Bagneris (Ret)
Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Judge Stanwood Duval (Ret)
Judge Sally Shushan (Ret)