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==Career==

==Career==

In 1960, Guidry received his law degree from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and launched a life-long career in law. For twelve years, he practiced law with former State Senator [[J. D DeBlieux]], a highly regarded [[civil rights]] attorney in Louisiana.<ref> George Morris, "A Civil Servant: J.D. DeBlieux fought in the Legislature for civil rights,"  ''The Baton Rouge Advocate,'' March 9, 1998.</ref>

In 1960, Guidry received his law degree from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and launched a life-long career in law. For twelve years, he practiced law with former State Senator [[J. D. DeBlieux]], a highly regarded [[civil rights]] attorney in Louisiana.<ref> George Morris, "A Civil Servant: J.D. DeBlieux fought in the Legislature for civil rights,"  ''The Baton Rouge Advocate,'' March 9, 1998.</ref>

In 1971, the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Guidry became the youngest judge elected to the Baton Rouge City Court. In 1979, he was elected to a seat on the 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana. After twenty years on the 19th district court in both the criminal and civil sections, he retired as the chief justice in 1996.<ref name=obit/>  

In 1971, the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Guidry became the youngest judge elected to the Baton Rouge City Court. In 1979, he was elected to a seat on the 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana. After twenty years on the 19th district court in both the criminal and civil sections, he retired as the chief justice in 1996.<ref name=obit/>