Judge Of The Atakapa Nation
A Louisiana Hearing Committee recommends an 18-month suspension of a previously-sanctioned attorney
Mr. Moses was retained via a “flat fee” by Tyquan Marshall for representation in felony criminal matters, which included a second-degree murder charge, that occurred on the campus of University of Louisiana Lafayette (“ULL”), On May 4, 2021 the Respondent filed a “Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus” (See ODC Ex. 1) in which he alleges Defendant Marshall, like himself, is a member of the Atakapa Indian tribe and State Court does not have jurisdiction over Defendant Marshall. The Respondent also alleged the campus of ULL is owned by the Atakapa Tribe. In his testimony, the Respondent acknowledged the Atakapa Tribe, of which he is the self-appointed “Emperor,” “Judge,” and “King,” is not federally recognized. In his Petition, the Respondent asks the 15th Judicial Court to release Defendant Marshall to the Atakapa Nation. In his testimony, the Respondent clarified he was requesting for Defendant Marshall to be released to his custody for prosecution by himself as Judge of the Atakapa Tribe.
The Petition for Habeas Corpus was denied by the District Court and the Respondent, on behalf of Defendant Marshall, filed a Writ Application to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and then to the Louisiana Supreme Court – both of which were denied. A complaint from Attorney Jeff Slade, who appears to be employed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was filed with ODC on August 19, 2021, outlining what he believed to be unethical conduct by the Respondent. ODC filed formally charges on March 26, 2025. The Respondent participated in the investigation and pre-trial matters.
The hearing committee found violations of Rules 3.1 and 8.4(d)
The Committee finds the Respondent violated the Rules as charged and recommends an eighteen (18) month suspension from the practice of law, which should be applied retroactively to the effective date of the discipline imposed in Moses I, which is May 29, 2024. The Committee also recommends that the Respondent be ordered to comply with the conditions set forth by the Court in Moses I and be assessed with the costs and expenses of this proceeding pursuant to Rule XIX, §10.1.
Shreveport Times reported on the earlier suspension
A Louisiana lawyer has been suspended from practicing law for a year after he reportedly styled himself as a god-king.
On May 29, the Louisiana Supreme Court suspended Baton Rouge Attorney Edward Moses, Jr. after he asserted himself as the Christian Emperor d’Orleans Trust protector of the Atakapa Indian ‘Tribe of Moses’ Express Spendthrift Trust.
WGMB Baton Rouge reported that Moses argued in Moses vs. Edwards that John Bel Edwards and Donald Trump, had no right to occupy their offices and he needed to assume those offices.
According to court documents, Moses was suspended by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana for one year after filing frivolous litigation as well as attempting to co-opt his clients’ cases for his personal agenda.
Court documents stated, “the nature of respondent’s filings both in federal court and this court, which may be charitably charactered as bizarre. These filings and respondent’s actions in federal court raise serious questions as to whether respondent is competent to practice law without endangering his clients or the public.”
Moses faces a year suspension and will not be eligible to seek reinstatement to practice law until he submits a comprehensive mental health evaluation.
Under no circumstances shall respondent be reinstated to the practice of law in Louisiana without an express order from this court.”
Moses is the lead attorney at Moses Law Firm, LLC. and has been since 2006. He graduated from Southern University Law Center in 2006 after attending Northwestern State University.
(Mike Frisch)