Hugo Holland, a veteran prosecutor with almost four decades of courtroom and law-enforcement experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Caddo District Judge, offering voters a proven record of public service, legal expertise, and dedication to protecting communities and upholding the rule of law.
A lifelong public servant, Hugo began his career in criminal justice while earning his undergraduate degree from LSU, working as a law clerk and deputy sheriff before obtaining his Juris Doctor from LSU Law School in 1988. He has spent his entire legal
career as a prosecutor, handling thousands of felony investigations and hundreds of jury trials across Louisiana. He has put thousands of dangerous criminals behind bars.
Hugo served more than 20 years in the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, including 14 years as Chief of the Sex Crimes Investigations Division. In that role, he oversaw some of the region’s most serious and complex cases, building a reputation for
fairness, thorough preparation, and respect for victims and the Constitution alike.
In the years since, he has continued serving Louisiana as a Special Agent for the
Department of Justice and as a Special Assistant District Attorney in numerous parishes throughout the state. He is frequently appointed to prosecute high-profile matters, including homicide, public corruption, RICO, white-collar crime, and sexual assault cases.
For the past decade, Hugo has managed operations for the Webster District Attorney’s Office under District Attorney Schuyler Marvin, ensuring that cases are handled efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
In addition to his courtroom work, Hugo has helped shape criminal justice policy at both the state and national level. He has authored or contributed to important laws protecting victims’ rights, strengthening prosecution of sex offenders, and implementing post- conviction DNA testing standards. He is also co-author and chief editor of the Louisiana Law Enforcement Handbook and the Louisiana Capital Bench Book, resources relied upon by officers and judges statewide.
Hugo is widely respected as an educator in the legal community. He regularly teaches advanced investigative and trial techniques to prosecutors and law-enforcement officers across the country, and has lectured internationally on investigative interviewing methods.
Even in semi-retirement, Hugo continues to serve. He currently runs a domestic mediation practice helping families resolve disputes, works with local law enforcement as a consultant, and has proudly served for more than 25 years as a Reserve Police Officer in a local city.
In announcing his candidacy, Hugo emphasized his commitment to impartiality and constitutional principles: “The role of a judge is not to legislate from the bench, but to apply the law fairly, faithfully, and without bias. I have spent my career standing up for victims, protecting public safety, and defending the Constitution. As judge, I will apply the law as written and bring that same dedication, experience, and respect for the rule of law to the bench.”
Hugo, a Caddo Parish native, credits his success to strong family support, calling his greatest accomplishment his wife Heather and their two sons.
Voters seeking a judge with deep courtroom experience, a record of public service, and
a commitment to justice will find that Hugo Holland offers the qualifications, character, and leadership the bench demands.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.