Judge F. Stanton Hardee, III

Chief Judge

Clerk of Court - Theresa H. Greene
(337) 643-6611; kaplancitycourt@kaplantel.net

Criminal Clerk - Krista T. Cormier
(337) 643-6611; kdeputyclerk@kaplantel.net

Civil Clerk - Kim L. Stevens
(337) 643-6611; sdeputyclerk@kaplantel.net

Fax Number - (337) 643-8116

Judge Hardee is married to Jillian Roland Hardee from Hineston, Louisiana and they have one son, Frank Stanton Hardee, IV and live in Kaplan.

Judge Hardee is a 4th generation Kaplan native,

Eagle Scout and Salutatorian of Kaplan High Class of 1992,

1996 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY (B.S.French)

1996-19997 U.S. Army Infantry Officer 

2005 Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center

2006 Louisiana Law License

2006-2014 Felony prosecutor for Louisiana Attorney General, Caddo Parish, St. Mary Parish, St. Martin Parish, and Vermilion Parish

2013 Louisiana Drug Prosecutor of the Year

11-04-2014 Elected Kaplan City Judge

11-03-2020 Re-elected Kaplan City Judge