Jarvis J. Claiborne

Jarvis J. Claiborne has practiced law in Opelousas for nearly 40 years, per his 2023 campaign site. His practice has included family law, successions, criminal law, collections, juvenile and personal injury cases, and he served as a public defender for more than 20 years, per his 2023 campaign site. He is a graduate of Southern University, Trinity University and Southern University Law Center, and previously served as City Attorney of Opelousas, per his 2023 campaign site. He has also coached children and youth in St. Landry Parish for more than 35 years, per his 2023 campaign site. No campaign website for the 2026 race was found as of September 29, 2026.