Her Story
About Amanda
Amanda L. Liotto is a seasoned attorney and felony prosecutor with more than a decade of experience in criminal law, trial advocacy and courtroom litigation. She currently serves as a Felony Assistant District Attorney with the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Louisiana, where she handles serious felony matters and works closely with victims, witnesses and law enforcement throughout the prosecution process.
Throughout her career, Amanda has served in multiple prosecutorial roles, including as First Chair Felony Assistant District Attorney with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office and as an Assistant District Attorney and Section Chief in the 15th Judicial District. Her experience includes evaluating and prosecuting criminal cases, preparing matters for trial, representing the State of Louisiana in court and handling complex litigation.
In addition to her prosecutorial work, Amanda maintains her private practice, A. Liotto Law, where she handles matters involving family law, divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, wills, successions, personal injury and notarial services. Earlier in her career, she served as State Court Monitoring Supervisor for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), where she managed court-monitoring programs, trained staff, oversaw program data and budgets and assisted with victim services. Her commitment to victims is further reflected in her Certified Victim’s Advocate credential through the MADD Victim’s Training Institute.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology from Louisiana State University and her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center. While in law school, she received the CALI Award for Criminal Trial Procedure and was involved in Women in Law (Treasurer), Phi Alpha Delta and the Student Bar Association.
Her professional philosophy is grounded in hard work, integrity, accountability, preparation, and honesty - values she credits to her upbringing and faith.
Outside the courtroom, Amanda prioritizes her family and enjoys traveling, home decorating and spending time with her two beautiful children. She brings the same sense of purpose, dedication and commitment to her personal life that has defined her legal career.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amanda
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to my mom and dad. They taught me from an early age the importance of hard work, keeping my word and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. They instilled in me a strong work ethic and have always been my biggest supporters. My parents have played an enormous role in shaping the person I am today. Additionally, above all, I credit God for guiding me and giving me the strength and opportunities that have made my journey possible.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Trust the plan God has for you. Work hard, stay faithful and don’t let a closed door make you question your worth or your path. Some of the opportunities that didn’t work out ultimately led me exactly where I was meant to be.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be confident in what you bring to the table, but stay humble enough to keep learning. Prepare thoroughly, ask questions, seek out mentors and never be afraid to take on opportunities that challenge you. Confidence and growth can coexist and some of the strongest professionals are the ones who know their value while remaining open to learning from others.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in felony prosecution is the volume and seriousness of the cases we handle. Every decision can impact a victim, a defendant, a family and the community, so it requires careful judgment, preparation and fairness. At the same time, advances in technology have created new opportunities for better training, stronger investigations and more effective ways to present evidence and cases in the courtroom.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family is the foundation of my life and my faith guides how I approach both personal and professional decisions. Integrity is especially important to me in my career because I believe you have a responsibility to do what is right, even when it is difficult. I also value honesty, accountability and consistency and I try to carry those values into every aspect of my life.
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