Allie was born and raised in Rapides Parish, calling Alexandria “home” her entire life. She is the daughter of Marshall and Vickie (Smith) Paige and the granddaughter of the late Hamp Smith of Alexandria.

 

She is a proud third generation “Bear,” graduating from Bolton High School in 2005. She then attended Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge graduating in 2009 with a bachelors of arts in history. While at LSU, she was a member of Phi Sigma Pi national honor fraternity and LSU History Club. After LSU, she attended Southern University Law Center, where she earned her juris doctorate degree in 2012.

 

Allie returned home in August of 2012, beginning her legal career as a law clerk at the Ninth Judicial District Court to Chief Judge Harry F. Randow. During her two-and-a half year clerkship, she worked on various civil cases involving divorce, custody, support, medical malpractice, personal injury, successions, and contract disputes.

 

In February 2015, she joined the law firm of Crowell and Owens as an associate, handling successions, estate planning, and real estate. She had the honor and privilege to work alongside local legal legends such as William “Bill” Owens, Richard “Dick” Crowell, retired federal Judge F.A. “Pappy” Little, and retired Judge Harry F. Randow. But her greatest learning experiences came from working with partners Zeb Winstead and Jennifer Munsterman, who taught her the practical aspects of the law.

 

In May of 2016, Allie returned to the Ninth Judicial District Court, where she served as criminal staff attorney and senior law clerk for the Court. During her career, she assisted in numerous criminal and civil jury and bench trials. She worked every aspect of the cases that came before the court—from the early stages of pre-trial motion practice, to coordinating and participating in pre-trial and status conferences, to researching legal and evidentiary issues, to preparing closing jury instructions, post-trial motion practice, and everything in between.

 

What sets Allie apart is her experience inside and outside of the courtroom. She has worked with judges on every bench—civil, criminal, and juvenile. She knows the ins and outs of the judicial system—top to bottom. She has worked positively and professionally with state and local agencies inside and outside the courthouse—including the Clerk of Court’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, State Probation and Parole, local and state law enforcement, and the Tax Assessor’s Office. She knows exactly what it takes to do the job. Allie’s experience and insight into the local justice system, coupled with her unwavering commitment to hard work and dedication to the bench, are invaluable and will serve her tremendously as a judge for Rapides Parish.

 

Allie believes in service to her community and her dedication to her community service activities shows. She has been involved with the Bolton High School Alumni Association and the Kent House Board, serving in various leadership capacities within these organizations. She is also heavily involved with the Alexandria Bar Association and Inns of Court. Within the Alexandria Bar Association, Allie has served as secretary, vice chair, and chair of its Young Lawyer’s Section and currently serves as the secretary of the Alexandria Bar Association. Within the Inns of Court, she has served as secretary, vice-president, and president. She is a Fellow with the Louisiana Bar Foundation and serves on the Grants Committee. She also volunteers regularly with the Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project’s Self-Help Desk.

 

Allie has been recognized locally and statewide by her peers as a distinguished lawyer. She was recognized in the August/September 2021 Louisiana State Bar Association’s Bar Journal as a “Young Lawyer Spotlight.” In September of 2023, she was the recipient of the “Most Valuable Pro Bono Attorney” award by the Alexandria Bar Association and Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project.

 

Most important to Allie is her faith and family. She and her husband Matt, also a local attorney, live in Alexandria with their son, Drew, and two year old beagle, Lily. Together, they are proud to be a part of the Peabody Montessori school family. They attend St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, where her family has been parishioners for over sixty years. She is also blessed to be surrounded and supported by her large extended family—aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins.

 

“The magnitude of this position is not lost on me—the decisions made by our court affect our community’s heart and soul. It is so important to our community and our county that this role exists and that the people who serve in this role are honest, hard-working, impartial, and even-tempered. I believe I have exhibited these qualities as a lawyer in my community and humbly ask for your vote for me as judge.”

 

Allie and her family ask for your prayers and support during this campaign.