Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
- Provides free civil legal aid in 33 parishes (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Covington).
- Website: slls.org
- Phone: 1-844-244-7871
- Services: Housing, family law, public benefits, disaster recovery.
- Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC)
- Serves 10 parishes in Southwest Louisiana (Lafayette, Lake Charles, Opelousas).
- Website: la-law.org
- Phone: 1-800-256-1175
- North Louisiana Legal Assistance (NLLA)
- Covers 26 parishes in Northern Louisiana (Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston).
- Website: northlalegal.org
- Phone: 1-800-701-7502
- Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC)
- Statewide legal information and referrals.
- Website: louisianajustice.org
- Phone: 1-800-310-7029
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightsla.org
- Phone: 1-800-960-7705
- Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: lcadv.org
- Hotline: 1-888-411-1333
- Catholic Charities Immigration Services
- Low-cost immigration legal help (DACA, citizenship, asylum).
- Website: ccano.org/immigration-services
- Phone: 1-504-310-8800 (New Orleans)
- Pro Bono Project of Louisiana
- Free legal clinics and pro bono services in Southeast Louisiana.
- Website: probono-no.org
- Phone: 1-504-581-4043
- Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic (Tulane Law School)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: law.tulane.edu/veterans
- Phone: 1-504-862-8853
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
- Louisiana State Law Library
- Free legal research tools and guides.
- Website: lasc.libguides.com
- Louisiana Courts Self-Help Resources
- Forms and guides for self-representation.
- Website: louisiana.gov/self-help
- LawHelp Louisiana
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpla.org
Pro Bono Programs
- Louisiana State Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: lsba.org/public/probono
- Volunteer Lawyers for Children (New Orleans)
- Legal advocacy for children in foster care.
- Website: vlcnola.org
Law School Clinics
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Clinics
- Services in immigration, criminal defense, and family law.
- Website: law.loyno.edu/clinics
- LSU Law Center Clinics
- Focus on civil rights, juvenile justice, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.lsu.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: chitimacha.gov
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.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.