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Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal District Court
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New Orleans, LouisianaEnded 10/11/2025· Democratic Party
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Calvin Duncan
Democratic PartyDirector of The Light of Justice Program
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Calvin Duncan was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent over 28 years in prison before being exonerated. During his incarceration at Angola, he became a self-taught jailhouse lawyer, assisting hundreds of other incarcerated individuals with their legal cases. After his release in 2011, he earned a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies from Tulane University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Lewis & Clark Law School. He is the director of The Light of Justice Program, which helps incarcerated people access the courts. His memoir, "The Jailhouse Lawyer," was released in 2025.
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