Olita Magee Domingue, Attorney

A native of Lafayette, Domingue is a solo practitioner in the Law Firm of Olita Magee Domingue, L.L.C.  She earned a bachelor of criminal justice degree from Loyola University in 2000 and her JD degree from Loyola University College of Law in 2003.  While in law school she was a member of the Moot Court Team and president of the Board of Advocates/ Trial Advocacy Team.  In addition to concentrating on her studies, she worked as a law clerk and investigator for the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office.  She was also a volunteer teacher at the Harbor Police Academy.

Domingue was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2005.  She is a member of the Lafayette Bar Association, the Acadiana Inn of Court and is actively involved in all aspects of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association.  She is a committee member for the Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers, a member of the board of directors for the Jefferson Parish Children's Advocacy Center and secretary/treasurer of the Bayou Vermilion District Board of Commissioners.

Her dedication to helping her community has led her to a future in public service.  Following law school graduation, she clerked for Judge Fredericka H. Wicker in the 24th Judicial District Court.  Upon completion of her clerkship, she worked as a public defender for the 15th Judicial District Court's Indigent Defender's Office.  Later, she began employment in the private sector, becoming involved in numerous pro bono activities.  Recently, she was employed as a law clerk for Jude Jules Edwards of the 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette.

Domingue has twice received the Lafayette Parish Bar Association's highest award for pro bono advocacy, the Top Lafayette Volunteer Lawyer Pro Bono Award.  She has continued her volunteer efforts by becoming involved in the Homeless Experience Legal Protection (H.E.L.P.) program, sponsored by the Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers.  In 2007, she volunteered for 18 days, which equaled to 2 full months of service.  She also has been honored by the Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers as the Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney for 2007.  Her strong commitment to the community and pro bono activities is providing a model example for all attorneys.

She returned to the private practice of law in July 2008 in Lafayette and focuses on family and criminal law.

She and her husband, Terry Domingue, reside in Scott, La.