Louisiana Legal Assistance an Legal Aid

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
    • Provides free civil legal aid in 33 parishes (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Covington).
    • Websiteslls.org
    • Phone: 1-844-244-7871
    • Services: Housing, family law, public benefits, disaster recovery.
  2. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC)
    • Serves 10 parishes in Southwest Louisiana (Lafayette, Lake Charles, Opelousas).
    • Websitela-law.org
    • Phone: 1-800-256-1175
  3. North Louisiana Legal Assistance (NLLA)
    • Covers 26 parishes in Northern Louisiana (Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston).
    • Websitenorthlalegal.org
    • Phone: 1-800-701-7502
  4. Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC)

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA)
  2. Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitelcadv.org
    • Hotline: 1-888-411-1333
  3. Catholic Charities Immigration Services
  4. Pro Bono Project of Louisiana
    • Free legal clinics and pro bono services in Southeast Louisiana.
    • Websiteprobono-no.org
    • Phone: 1-504-581-4043
  5. Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Tulane Law School)

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-411-1333 (LCADV).
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-844-244-7871 (SLLS Housing Unit).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-310-7029 (Louisiana Civil Justice Center).
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-960-7705 (Disability Rights Louisiana).

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. Louisiana State Law Library
  2. Louisiana Courts Self-Help Resources
  3. LawHelp Louisiana

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Louisiana State Bar Association Pro Bono Program
  2. Volunteer Lawyers for Children (New Orleans)
    • Legal advocacy for children in foster care.
    • Websitevlcnola.org

Law School Clinics

  1. Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Clinics
  2. LSU Law Center Clinics
    • Focus on civil rights, juvenile justice, and veterans’ rights.
    • Websitelaw.lsu.edu/clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Legal Department
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.org

Key Notes

  • Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
  • Apply Online: SLLS and Acadiana Legal Services offer online intake forms.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact the Chitimacha Tribe or NARF for advocacy.
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