Linnette is native of Madisonville, Louisiana. She is a proud graduate of Covington High School, where she was extremely active in school activities, sports, and student government - ultimately receiving the American Legion Award (1990), serving as senior class president (1989-1990), and excelling in district and state track competitions. Prior to becoming an attorney, she practiced as a clinical social worker at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, and served populations including pre-adjudicated and adjudicated youth, children in foster care, developmentally disabled adults, and individuals battling substance abuse and mental illness. As the proud mother of two sons, Linnette has dedicated her life to her family and her work, while also enjoying opportunities to travel, earn new friendships, and to cultivate old ones.