On Monday, December 22, 2025, Judge William J. Crain took the oath of office as the newest United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The oath was administered by his friend and colleague, Judge Greg Guidry. A formal investiture ceremony will take place later. Judge Crain brings a wealth of experience to the bench as a former judge with the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal, and a former Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Eastern District of Louisiana court extends a warm welcome to Judge Crain and looks forward to his continued service in the judiciary in his new role.