If you do not know which resource to use, you can call the Law Library at 504-310-2400 or toll-free in Louisiana at 800-820-3038 or email us at library@lasc.org.
If you want to hire a lawyer, the Louisiana State Bar Association can help you find one. Some lawyers who work for lower fees are listed in their "Modest Means Directory."
If you can't afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free civil legal aid - apply online.
You may also qualify for free legal advice online. At LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org, Louisiana lawyers volunteer to answer questions online. Only civil legal questions (no criminal) and you must income-qualify.
The Legal Education and Assistance Program (LEAP) provides referrals and forms by parish. Check their website for more information.
*This resource guide is updated frequently. However, if you notice something is wrong or not working, or any resources that should be added, please notify the editor at spixon@lasc.org. Thanks!
Laywer referral services: 337-237-4700
Counsel on Call - complete the disclaimer and intake forms online or in person to apply for a 15 minute informational consultation on any topic. Referrals and assistance with the family law forms available for purchase through the bar also provided.
Self-Help Center and Law Library - at the bar association. Includes free access to law books and online legal research. Easy-to-use automated online legal forms for a small fee (divorce forms $15, all other forms $10). Open to the public Monday - Thursday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
12th Judicial District Self-Help Resource Center
12th JDC Courthouse
312 N. Main Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7523
In-person Self-Help Resource Center administered by Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project, offering family-law fill-in-the-blank petitions, simple procedural forms, referrals, and informational materials prepared by the court and LSBA. Third Friday of each month, noon - 2 pm.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-448-0884 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Self-Help Center at 23rd Judicial District Court
Ascension Parish Courthouse
607 East Worthey St
1st Floor Attorney Conference Room
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 621-8500
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month plus all extra dates listed in the flyer linked above.
Self-Help Center at 23rd Judicial District Court
Ascension Parish Courthouse
607 East Worthey St
1st Floor Attorney Conference Room
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 621-8500
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month plus all extra dates listed in the flyer linked above.
Legal Help Access Point
Beauregard Parish Library - DeRidder Branch
205 S Washington Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
337-463-6217
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-6pm, Thursday 9am-7:30pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
625 Texas Street
Suite 100
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-8104
Ask-A-Lawyer - Every 3rd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no appointment needed. Call for details.
Self-Represented Litigant Kiosk - Assistance with divorce forms provided by appointment.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
625 Texas Street
Suite 100
Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-8104
Ask-A-Lawyer - Every 3rd Monday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, no appointment needed. Sometimes has additional uncontested divorce clinics, call for details.
Self-Represented Litigant Kiosk - Assistance with divorce forms provided by appointment.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Legal Self-Help Hotline from Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
Call (337) 222-3949 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays for self-represented litigant legal assistance from the SWLBA.
For more information about the Southwest Louisiana Bar Association, visit their website linked above or call their main office number at (337) 497-0090.
Lake Charles Public Library and Southwest Louisiana Bar Foundation Clinic
Lake Charles Public Library
301 West Claude Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 721-7116
Clinic - Call library for dates and times. Held at library sporadically throughout the year.
Legal Help Access Point
LaSalle Community Action Association
202 Sicily Street
Harrisonburg, Louisiana
318.389.4810
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Legal Help Access Point
Concordia Parish Library - Vidalia Branch
408 Texas St.
Vidalia, LA 71373
318-336-5043
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Baton Rouge Bar Association Family Court Self-Help Resource Center
East Baton Rouge Courthouse
300 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
225-389-4680
Online and Live Self-Help Center - In-person self-help center offering family-law fill-in-the-blank petitions, simple procedural forms, referrals, assistance with Louisiana LawHelp, and informational materials prepared by the court and LSBA. A full-time (non-attorney) employee of the Baton Rouge Bar Association helps SRLs with any administrative issues. Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm.
If you can't make it to the self-help center in-person, you can also obtain the forms for free online.
Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
541 Main Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-344-4803
Ask-a-Lawyer - Monthly at various public locations (libraries, senior centers, Catholic Charities, etc). Visit the website above for locations and dates.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Outreach Clinic
Held at various East Baton Rouge public libraries. Visit slls.org/get-help/outreach-clinics/ for dates and times.
Legal Help Access Point
East Carroll Parish Library
109 Sparrow St.
Lake Providence, LA 71254
318-559-2615
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - noon
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Outreach Clinic
Held at an East Feliciana public library. Visit slls.org/get-help/outreach-clinics/ for dates and times.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-448-0884 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project clinics: Clinics offered can change - check the website and call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Community Clinic
St. Peter Claver, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dates listed on website.
Lawyer Referral Service - 337-237-4700
Counsel on Call - complete the disclaimer and intake forms online or in person to apply for a 15 minute informational consultation on any topic. Referrals and assistance with the family law forms available for purchase through the bar also provided.
Self-Help Center and Law Library - at the bar association. Includes free access to law books and online legal research. Easy-to-use automated online legal forms for a small fee (divorce forms $15, all other forms $10). Open to the public Monday - Thursday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 337-232-8954 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Legal Help Access Point
LaSalle Community Action Association
202 Sicily Street
Harrisonburg, LA 71340
318.389.4810
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The New Orleans Public Library is partnered with with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) to offer a virtual legal clinic for eligible Library users. The legal clinic focuses on assisting low-income families and individuals with civil legal issues (the clinic does not handle personal injury, criminal cases, or malpractice cases.)
It takes place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Library users are asked to sign up ahead of time for an appointment to speak with an attorney by phone or video conference. Appointments are limited.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project clinics: Clinics offered can change - check the website and call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Community Clinic
St. Peter Claver, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dates listed on website.
7214 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 902
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-5590
Legal aid clinics available for clients who financially qualify in Children's Rights, Criminal Defense (1), Community Justice, Immigration Law, Family Law, Criminal Defense (2), Workplace Justice, Youth Justice.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Outreach Clinics
Held in various locations throughout the city, check the website for locations and upcoming clinic dates.
Call (504) 324-8859 for more information. Legal re-entry clinic for formerly incarcerated people, at 4035 Washington Ave in New Orleans. Volunteer attorneys provide legal advice and assistance with forms on legal issues including family law, employment, public benefits, traffic, consumer and tax, and court fines and fees. Organized by the Justice and Accountability Center, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, and The First 72+.
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
1340 Poydras St Suite #710
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 596-2100
Assistance filing complaints for clients who have experienced discrimination in the housing market.
Expungement Clinic
4035 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Visit the website linked above and scroll down to the calendar to see upcoming clinics, or call 504-821-8101 or 504-322-4050 for more information. Clinics organized by the Justice and Accountability Center, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, and Orleans Parish Public Defenders to assist people seeking expungements.
Warrant clinics organized by New Orleans Worker's Center for Racial Justice held sporadically in New Orleans to help community members by greatly reducing or waiving municipal fees and fines, clearing municipal warrants, and reinstating suspended driver’s licenses. Contact Anza Becnel, abecnel@nowcrj.org, 504-352-6394 for more information on the next clinic.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call (504) 592-4005 or the 24 hour crisis line (504) 866-9554 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318.998.6030 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project clinics: Clinics offered can change - check the website and call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Community Clinic
St. Peter Claver, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dates listed on website.
9th Judicial District Self-Help Resource Center
9th JDC Courthouse
700 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-473-8153
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-448-0884 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project clinics: Clinics offered can change - check the website and call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Community Clinic
St. Peter Claver, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dates listed on website.
Self-Help Center at 23rd Judicial District Court
Ascension Parish Courthouse
607 East Worthey St
1st Floor Attorney Conference Room
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 621-8500
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month plus all extra dates listed in the flyer linked above.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project Clinics: Clinics offered can change - visit their website or call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Lawyer Referral Service - 337-237-4700
Counsel on Call - complete the disclaimer and intake forms online or in person to apply for a 15 minute informational consultation on any topic. Referrals and assistance with the family law forms available for purchase through the bar also provided.
Self-Help Center and Law Library - at the bar association. Includes free access to law books and online legal research. Easy-to-use automated online legal forms for a small fee (divorce forms $15, all other forms $10). Open to the public Monday - Thursday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
935 Gravier Street, Suite 1340
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-581-4043
Fax: 504-566-0518
For Pro Bono Project clinics: Clinics offered can change - check the website and call the Pro Bono Project directly to confirm time and place.
Community Clinic
St. Peter Claver, 1910 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., dates listed on website.
Community-based services for people and children facing domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Call 318-584-7171 or the 24 hour Louisiana State crisis line (888) 411-1333 for immediate assistance. All services free and confidential.
Baton Rouge Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project
541 Main Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-344-4803
Ask-a-Lawyer - Monthly at various public locations (libraries, senior centers, Catholic Charities, etc). Visit the website above for locations and dates.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Outreach Clinic
Held occasionally at West Baton Rouge public library. Visit slls.org/get-help/outreach-clinics/ for dates and times.
You do not need a lawyer or a law student representative to file or respond to a CCB claim, but you may choose to retain or consult one.
Some lawyers, law school clinics, or organizations may be available to provide legal assistance or representation on a pro bono basis, which means you will not be charged for their services.
The clinic helps people with their civil tax issues for free. Help is available to anyone in Louisiana under 250% FPL - if you aren't sure if you qualify, call to find out - (504) 529-1000 (extension 225) or toll-free (877) 521-6242 (extension 225).
The American Bar Association Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network (ABA VCAN), in close coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is providing unrepresented veterans who have pending disability benefits claims with the opportunity to work with lawyers who will help the veterans complete their claims packages for expedited review by the VA—at no cost to the veterans. Click the link above for more information, including an application.
Warrant clinics organized by New Orleans Worker's Center for Racial Justice held sporadically in New Orleans to help community members by greatly reducing or waiving municipal fees and fines, clearing municipal warrants, and reinstating suspended driver’s licenses. Contact Anza Becnel, abecnel@nowcrj.org, 504-352-6394 for more information on the next clinic.
