Leanne Kimble Eckholdt
Attorney
Leanne Kimble Eckholdt
Attorney
Areas Of Practice
Leanne Kimble Eckholdt is an experienced family law attorney who combines courtroom advocacy with an in-depth understanding of court procedures and public administration. Her background enables her to identify practical solutions, anticipate procedural issues, and guide clients through complex and often deeply personal legal matters with preparation, sound judgment, and care. She provides more than a decade of combined experience spanning all family law matters, private counsel, prosecution, and court administration.
Personal Work History
Education
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Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA
J.D./D.C.L. May 2014 - University of California San Diego,
San Diego, CA
B.A., Political Science, September 2009
Experience
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St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, Covington, LA
In-House General Counsel, July 2024-June 2026 - The Office of District Attorney of the 22nd Judicial District, Covington, LA
Assistant District Attorney, February 2019-April 2024 - The Stateof Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, Amite, LA
Staff Attorney III, November 2016-February 2019 - The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish with Judge Pamela J. Baker, Baton Rouge, LA
Staff Attorney, October 2014-November 2016
Member
- 22nd JDC Bar Association
About Leanne
Leanne began her legal career at the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, where she worked closely with a family court judge on legal research, docket preparation, pretrial matters, and trials. She later represented the State of Louisiana in paternity and child support proceedings, first as a staff attorney with the Department of Children and Family Services, and then as an Assistant District Attorney in the 22nd Judicial District. In those roles, she managed substantial caseloads and handled matters involving the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support obligations.
Leanne subsequently served as in-house general counsel to the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court while directing several divisions and supervising more than 60 employees. She advised on legal, contractual, personnel, regulatory, and operational matters and oversaw functions involving civil and family filings, jury processes, judgments, service, court minutes, and land records. This broad experience gives her a practical perspective on how legal matters move through the court system. At Mark Mansfield & Associates, Leanne draws on that perspective to provide strategic, responsive, and diligent representation tailored to each client’s needs.
A native of San Diego, California, Leanne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California – San Diego and a Juris Doctor from Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
EDUCATION
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Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA
J.D./D.C.L. May 2014 - University of California San Diego,
San Diego, CA
B.A., Political Science, September 2009
Experience
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St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, Covington, LA
In-House General Counsel, July 2024-June 2026 - The Office of District Attorney of the 22nd Judicial District, Covington, LA
Assistant District Attorney, February 2019-April 2024 - The Stateof Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, Amite, LA
Staff Attorney III, November 2016-February 2019 - The Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish with Judge Pamela J. Baker, Baton Rouge, LA
Staff Attorney, October 2014-November 2016
Member
- 22nd JDC Bar Association
About Leanne
Leanne began her legal career at the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, where she worked closely with a family court judge on legal research, docket preparation, pretrial matters, and trials. She later represented the State of Louisiana in paternity and child support proceedings, first as a staff attorney with the Department of Children and Family Services, and then as an Assistant District Attorney in the 22nd Judicial District. In those roles, she managed substantial caseloads and handled matters involving the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support obligations.
Leanne subsequently served as in-house general counsel to the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court while directing several divisions and supervising more than 60 employees. She advised on legal, contractual, personnel, regulatory, and operational matters and oversaw functions involving civil and family filings, jury processes, judgments, service, court minutes, and land records. This broad experience gives her a practical perspective on how legal matters move through the court system. At Mark Mansfield & Associates, Leanne draws on that perspective to provide strategic, responsive, and diligent representation tailored to each client’s needs.
A native of San Diego, California, Leanne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of California – San Diego and a Juris Doctor from Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
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