David Way for Judge
About the Candidate

Meet David Way

Attorney, Magistrate Judge, husband, father, and longtime Lafayette community servant.

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A Steady, Experienced Voice

Three decades in the law.
A lifetime in Acadiana.

Conservative, lifelong Republican. Currently serving Youngsville as Magistrate Judge.

30 Yrs
Practicing Law
Magistrate
Youngsville Bench
Lafayette
Native · Acadiana

Legal Career

  • Partner at Oliver & Way LLC — general civil practice.
  • 30 years in the legal field by 2026.
  • Cases in courtrooms across Louisiana, up to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
  • Recognized by Acadiana Profile as a “Top Lawyer” (insurance & corporate).

Judicial Service

  • Currently Magistrate Judge for the City of Youngsville.
  • Daily, hands-on courtroom experience.
  • Committed to fairness and judicial restraint.

Family & Faith

  • Married to Missy for more than 29 years.
  • Three children: James, Anna, and Olivia.
  • Parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
  • Missy is the librarian at St. Pius Elementary School.

Community Involvement

  • Kiwanis Club of Lafayette — Kiwanian of the Year.
  • CSA, Boy Scouts / Evangeline Area Council.
  • Beaver Club of Lafayette, Krewe of Bonaparte.
  • Past President — Duhe Inn of Court.
  • Past President — Young Lawyers Association of Lafayette.

Why He's Running

  • Lafayette Parish deserves a bench rooted in experience.
  • Judicial integrity and respect for the Constitution.
  • A record voters can clearly understand.
Career Timeline

A path of preparation for the bench.

Education
LSU graduate
Education
LSU Law School graduate
Early career
Began legal practice in Louisiana
Partner
Partner at Oliver & Way LLC
Past President
Young Lawyers Association of Lafayette
Past President
Duhe Inn of Court
Current
Magistrate Judge, City of Youngsville
2026
30th year in the legal field
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