On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of Louisiana suspended attorney Jeffery D. Sampson from practicing law for one year and one day following a joint petition for consent discipline. The suspension is fully deferred, contingent on Sampson meeting specific conditions, including a two-year probation period that aligns with a monitoring contract with the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP).
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jeffery D. Sampson,” with case no. 2025-B-00655.
The decision stems from an investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) into allegations that Sampson was arrested and charged with drug-related offenses.
The court’s ruling accepted the joint petition submitted by Sampson and the ODC.
The probationary period will begin only after Sampson provides evidence to the ODC of entering into the JLAP monitoring agreement. Within 30 days of the court’s order, Sampson, the probation monitor, and the ODC must establish a formal probation plan. Failure to secure the JLAP contract within this timeframe may prompt the ODC to request the court to reconsider the consent discipline.
The court further stipulated that any violation of probation conditions or additional misconduct during the probationary period could result in the enforcement of the deferred suspension or further disciplinary action.
Sampson, identified by Louisiana Bar Roll number 37529, is also responsible for covering all costs and expenses related to the disciplinary proceedings, with legal interest accruing 30 days after the judgment’s finality until paid.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Sampson is an attorney in Gibsland, Louisiana. He acquired his law license in Louisiana in 2017.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
