City Attorney/Prosecutor

The City Attorney for the City of Plaquemine is the chief legal officer for the city. Appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the Board of Selectmen, the City Attorney provides a wide variety of legal services. These include legal consultation and advice to the Mayor, Board of Selectmen, Chief of Police, City Judge, City Marshal, Fire Chief, Department Supervisors, City Clerk, City Inspector, and Director of Utilities in all matters relating to their official duties. The City Attorney also represents the city in legal suits and proceedings.

The City Prosecutor is the chief prosecuting officer of Plaquemine City Court. The City Prosecutor prosecutes all traffic, misdemeanor, and juvenile criminal charges in Plaquemine City Court and performs the same duties, so far as they are applicable thereto, as are required of the prosecuting attorney of the state.

L. Phillip “Phil” Canova, Jr. - City Attorney/City Prosecutor

Canova & Delahaye, LLC
58156 Court St.
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
225-687-8340
Toll free: 1-800-524-8340
Fax: 225-687-1868
E-Mail: pcanova@eatel.net