About David 

David Way is a conservative, life-long Republican currently serving as the Magistrate Judge for the City of Youngsville. David is committed to preserving judicial integrity and keeping activist judges off the bench. He has been married to his wife, Missy, for over 29 years and they have three children - James, Anna and Olivia.  David and his family are parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church and his wife is the Librarian at St. Pius Elementary School.

2026 marks David’s 30th year in the legal field. In addition to serving as Magistrate Judge, David is a partner at Oliver & Way LLC. David has a general civil practice which has ranged from defending individuals and businesses which have been sued to helping people who are seeking to obtain justice themselves.  His practice has taken him from the smallest courtrooms in every corner of Louisiana all the way to the Supreme Court.  He is a past President of the Duhe Inn of Court and a past President of the Young Lawyers Association of Lafayette. David has been recognized by Acadiana Profile magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in insurance and corporate areas of law.

David’s commitment to Lafayette goes far beyond the courtroom.  He remains active with the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette of which he is a past President.  David has served as the chairman of the High School Football Jamboree which raises money for the children of Acadiana with projects such as Parc Independence and the Rewards for Reading in elementary schools.  David has been selected as Kiwanian of the year. He is also a member of the Beaver Club of Lafayette.

David has served as a baseball, softball and basketball coach at CSA (Cajun Sports Association) out at Beaullieu Park.  He has served on CSA’s Board of Directors as Baseball Commissioner, Softball Commissioner and as a member at-large,.  David is a proud Eagle Scout (as is his son, James) and David has served as Troop Committee chair for Troop 10 in Lafayette and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Evangeline Area Council.  David and Missy are active members of the Krewe of Bonaparte where David serves as a float captain.