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HOW TO FIND AN ATTORNEY
Overview
The guide is meant to help someone who is not represented by a lawyer find the resources needed to hire an attorney.
This information is not meant to replace State laws or Court Rules. The purpose of this guide is to give general information. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but it comes with the responsibility to follow certain court rules and procedures. If you have any questions, please speak with an attorney about your case.
Related Files (click to open):
The Judicial System: How it Works Brochure
Representing Yourself in Court Brochure
FIND AN ATTORNEY
It is always in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your case.
For assistance locating an attorney in your area, please visit the Louisiana State Bar Association's Find Legal Help page or call 1-800-421-LSBA (5722).
If you are unable to afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free representation depending on your income and other factors. The following is a list of free or reduced fee legal service providers. Please note that the demand for legal services is extremely high and these organizations may not be able to represent you.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
NORTH LOUISIANA
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
Legal Services of Central Louisiana
Legal Aid of North Louisiana
Acadiana Legal Service Corp
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
(866) 275-2572
(866) 275-2572
Southwest Law Center
Lake Charles (337) 436-3308
Baton Rouge (855) 512-3980
Covington (800) 891-0076
Hammond (800) 349-0886
Harvey (800) 624-4771
Houma (800) 256-1660
New Orleans (877) 521-6242
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
17th Judicial District Court Clerk of Court
Civil Dept.: (9850 447-5550
Criminal Dept.: (985) 447-5512
Lafourche Parish District Attorney's Office
Thibodaux office: (985) 447-2003
Galliano office: (985) 632-5568
Child Support Division: (985) 448-3422
Lafourche Parish Public Defender
(985) 446-8808
Lafourche Treatment Center (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)
(985) 537-6823
The Haven (women's shelter)
(985) 872-0757
Lafourche Parish Public Libraries
Headquarters: (985) 446-1163
Biblioteca Hispana: (985) 475-5660
Youth Services: (985) 438-3117
Bayou Blue: (985) 580-0634
Choctaw: (985) 633-6453
Gheens: (985) 532-2288
Golden Meadow: (985) 475-5660
Larose: (985) 693-3336
Lockport: (985) 532-3158
Raceland: (985) 537-6875
South Lafourche: (985) 632-7140
Thibodaux: (985) 447-4119
STATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES
An online pro bono program for those who meet financial eligibility requirements.
Louisiana LawHelp
(online legal information)
Law Library of Louisiana
(800) 820-3038
www.lasc.org/law_library/library_information.asp
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline
(855) 4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
(24 Hour Assistance)
(888) 411-1333
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
(800) 787-3224
Office of Behavioral Health
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Switchboard: (985) 448-2111
Police Social Services: (985) 449-4477
Supervised Visitation Center: (985)-532-4390
Louisiana State Police Troop "C"
(985) 857-3680
Thibodaux Police Department
(985) 446-5021
Lockport Police Department
(985) 532-9799
Golden Meadow Police Department
(985) 475-5213