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Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court, Grant Parish
A Central Louisiana story shaped by faith, family, work, education, and service.
Rooted in Central Louisiana
Renee Dugas Nugent is a lifelong Central Louisiana resident with deep roots in Grant Parish and the surrounding community. She was born at Charity Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana, and grew up in Tioga. Although her family did not have many material luxuries, Renee remembers having a good life, grounded in faith, family, hard work, and community.
Renee was raised in church, believing in and following Jesus. She is a five-year member of HIS Church in Pineville.
Renee is divorced and is the mother of Joseph "Joey" Dugas and Jaidyn B. Dugas. She is also the proud grandmother of Beaux Monroe Dugas and has three bonus grandchildren: Paisley Nugent, Everly Nugent, and Salem Nugent.
Outside of her professional life, Renee enjoys traveling and the experiences gained through cultural exploration. She enjoys trying foods from different cultures, spending time with family and friends, attending community events, and enjoying Louisiana festivals.
Dry Prong, Louisiana
Five-year member of HIS Church in Pineville
Psychology, law, and social work training through Louisiana schools.
A first-generation law school path shaped by work, family, and service.
The Path Here
Renee's background connects practical work, Louisiana schools, legal training, and social work into one public-service path.
Renee grew up in Tioga, Louisiana. She attended Paradise Elementary, Tioga Junior High, and Tioga High School.
She began working at the age of 15 and continued working throughout her life until her recent retirement to run for Judge. Renee was the first person in her family to attend law school. Her mother and sister both chose careers in nursing, while Renee followed a path toward law, service, advocacy, and public leadership.
Renee began her college education at LSUA, which was a junior college at the time. She then transferred to Northeast University, now known as the University of Louisiana Monroe, for one year before returning home to complete her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Louisiana College, now Louisiana Christian University.
She later attended Louisiana State University, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Renee also earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from LSU.
Renee has always wanted to help others. Throughout her life, people naturally gravitated toward her for advice, and becoming an attorney seemed like a meaningful way to put her strong personality, analytical mind, and public speaking skills to use in service of others.
Renee is running for District Judge of the Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court in Grant Parish because she believes it is time for a fresh approach. She believes the current system needs change and that the "good old boy" network needs to be shaken up. Renee believes she brings empathy, experience, respect, and authenticity to the courtroom. She believes every person who appears before the court deserves to be heard, respected, and treated fairly.