Background
PEREZ, Leander Henry was born on July 16, 1891 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Son of Roselius E. and Gertrude (Solis) Perez.
PEREZ, Leander Henry was born on July 16, 1891 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Son of Roselius E. and Gertrude (Solis) Perez.
Louisiana. State University, 1912. Law Department, Tulane University, 1914.
Appointed Judge, 29 Judicial District of Louisiana., 1919, elected 1920. Elected District Attorney, 25 Judicial District of Louisiana., since 1924. Defense Counsel for Governor.
Long in impeachment proceedings before Louisiana. Senate in 1929; Counsel for defendant in Case of Percy Saint, Attorney General vs. Louisiana. Highway Commission involving question of employment of members of Legislature by public bds. and right of appointment by Louisiana.
Highway Commission of its own atty.
Clubs: Southern Yacht, New Orleans Chess, Checkers and Whist, New Orleans Athletic.
Spouse Agnes O. Chalin, May 12, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana.