For Every Case. For Our Community. For Lafayette.
Justice Matters.
About Roya
For every case.
Roya is an accomplished and respected attorney with extensive experience handling high-profile cases. A graduate of Southern University Law Center, she began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Clayton Davis in Lake Charles, where she developed a deep appreciation for the qualities that make a great judge: courtesy, preparedness, and, above all, fairness, and impartiality.
After completing her clerkship, Roya worked as a Public Defender in the 16th Judicial District, gaining invaluable insight into how compassion, understanding, and mercy play essential roles in a just legal system. In 2014, Roya returned to Lafayette as an Assistant District Attorney in the 15th Judicial District. There, she quickly rose to the role of Track Leader, handling a demanding felony docket that included cases ranging from theft to capital murder.
In addition to prosecuting these cases, she oversaw the Issuing Worthless Check Division and served as a key member of the Sexual Assault Response Team, where she advocates for victims of sexual assault. Over the years, Roya has tried several high-profile cases, earning a reputation for her skill, integrity, and commitment to justice.
For our community.
A lifelong Lafayette native, Roya Boustany has distinguished herself both in and outside the courtroom through hard work, compassion, and professionalism. The daughter of Debbie Benoit of Lafayette and Mohammad Sadreddini of Tehran, Roya was taught at a very young age that the American Dream is within reach if you work hard, set goals, and contribute to your community.
A graduate of Lafayette Middle School, Lafayette High School, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Roya has spent her entire life in either public school or public service, working for her community.
For Lafayette.
A community leader in Lafayette, Roya is heavily involved in philanthropic and civic organizations throughout the area in an effort to better our home, by serving as:
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o Junior League of Lafayette 2023-2024 President
o Lafayette Bar Association Board of Directors
o Lafayette Young Lawyers Association 2022-2023 President
o Louisiana Bar Foundation Community Partnership Chairwoman
o Cathedral Carmel School Parent Booster Association Member-at-Large
o Acadiana Center for the Arts Board Past Member
o Acadiana Inns of Court Past Member
Roya has been recognized for her many efforts both inside and outside of the courtroom. Her strong commitment to public service is exemplified by recognition by the following:
Lafayette Bar Association
2023 Outstanding Young Lawyer
Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
2021 Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award
Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women
2020 Woman of Excellence Award- Government
Top 20 Under 40
2019 Award Recipient
Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
2018 Woman of Distinction
Louisiana Bar Foundation
2016 Fellow
Junior League of Lafayette
2016- 2017 Presidential Award
Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women
2015 Woman of Excellence Award- Civic
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Wife. Mother. Leader.
Roya is married to Alfred Boustany III and together, the couple has three small children – Ace, Ali, and Jack. A passionate attorney and victims advocate, Roya has worked on all sides of the courtroom and believes she can offer justice, compassion, and long-term stability to the Lafayette City Court serving as a fair and impartial judge.
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