Joan M. Malbrough
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
Joan Malbrough was appointed to serve as the new Terrebonne Parish IVD Child Support Hearing officer. Joan M. Malbrough has retired from private practice and is no longer taking new cases or making court appearances.
Private Practice since 1993
- St. Martin & Mahoney, A.P.L.C., 1992-1993
- Contracted to the Public Defender’s Office, 1994-1998
- Twenty-five years of litigation experience
- Licensed to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Cheleste Gottschalk
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
- Felony division attorney for the 32nd JDC Office of the Public Defender since 2020
- Parent’s attorney for Child in Need of Care Cases (DCFS)
- Parent’s Attorney for Family Preservation Court (FPC)
MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals
- Public Defender Association of Louisiana
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
- MacDonell United Methodist Children’s Services Vice-Chair/Board Member (May 2015 – December 2022)
- Junior Auxiliary of Houma (J.A.) (2011 – Present)
- Battered Women’s Program (B.W.S.) (2006 – 2009)
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) (2006 – 2010)
- Terrebonne Bar Association Board Member (2020 – Present)
Attended the All Rise Conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform in 2021 and 2022.
- RISE annually convenes public health and public safety leaders working to expand treatment for people with substance use and mental health disorders who become involved in the justice system. Whether you’re a regular or first-timer, we invite you to attend this landmark event and participate in the unparalleled education, networking, and fellowship RISE offers.
Attends conferences on Family Law, Custody and Custody Evaluations, Domestic Violence
Estelle E. Mahoney
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
- Thirty-six years of litigation experience
- Jones Walker, New Orleans, Louisiana 1980-1984
- Fred Salley & Associates, New Orleans, Louisiana 1984-1986
- St. Martin & Mahoney, A.P.L.C., (Partner) Houma, Louisiana 1986-2001
- Estelle E. Mahoney, A.P.L.C., 2001-2004 and 2005-2007
- Administrative Attorney – Department of Health and Human Services, Olympia, Washington 2004 – 2005
- The Schwab Law Firm, Houma, Louisiana 2007-2016
- Malbrough & Wright, A.P.L.C., Houma, Louisiana 2016 -present
John K. Laudun
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
John completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University in 2004 with a B.S. in Information Systems and Decision Sciences. In the digital age in which we live and work, this technical background gives John an advantage as a trial lawyer.
John obtained his law degree at Southern University Law Center in 2009. John participated in the Elder Clinic and provided free legal service to elderly members of the Baton Rouge Community. He also completed a course in 40 Hours of Mediation Training under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services while in law school.
John began practicing with a local firm in Slidell where he participated in matters related to personal injury, criminal, family, DUI, bankruptcy and insurance law. John then acquired two licenses from the United States Coast Guard and gained invaluable hands-on experience aboard vessels of all sizes ranging from Tug Boats to large Offshore Supply Vessels and ships as a licensed mariner.
Thereafter, John practiced at a local firm here in Houma where he received extensive experience in maritime and personal injury, and handled criminal litigation, as well.
John is a former Assistant Parish Attorney for Terrebonne Parish and is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Terrebonne Parish Bar Association.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Maritime Injury
- Criminal
- Family
Education
Texas Maritime Academy, Galveston, Texas
Master– 2015
Major: Maritime Administration and Logistics
Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
J.D. – 2009
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.S. – 2004
Major: Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- American Bar Association
- Terrebonne Parish Bar Association