Administrative Hearings Division

The Administrative Hearings Division manages the progress of and conducts hearings in all matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission for which an adjudicatory or evidentiary hearing is requested or required. Administrative Law Judges have been delegated authority to administer oaths; issue and enforce subpoenas; schedule status conferences and hearings; establish procedural schedules; compel discovery; examine witnesses; make evidentiary rulings and render rulings on motions, exceptions, and other preliminary matters. They also prepare recommendations to the Commissioners concerning all final determinations and prepare orders.

Melanie Verzwyvelt - Chief Administrative Law Judge

Joy Guillot - Administrative Law Judge

Melissa W. Frey - Administrative Law Judge

Greg Caballero - Research Attorney

Kathy Dykes - Program Manager

Kayla Fiorenza - Administrative Coordinator

Clarisa Findley - Administrative Coordinator

Contact Information

225-219-9417
fax: 225-342-1402