In 1985, Traylor was elected to the 5th Judicial District Court, which encompasses Franklin, Richland, and West Carroll parishes. He remained a district judge until January 1, 1997, after his election in 1996 to the Place 4 seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court.<ref name=bio/> | In 1985, Traylor was elected to the 5th Judicial District Court, which encompasses Franklin, Richland, and West Carroll parishes. He remained a district judge until January 1, 1997, after his election in 1996 to the Place 4 seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court.<ref name=bio/> |