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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 attoney about your case.
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 contact the Louisiana State Bar Association at 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
Acadiana Legal Services Corp.
NORTH LOUISIANA
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Legal Services of North Louisiana
Acadiana Legal Services
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Baton Rouge (855) 512-3980
Covington (800) 891-0076
Hammond (800) 349-0886
Houma (800) 256-1660
New Orleans (877) 521-6242
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
STATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES
Louisiana Civil Justice Center
(Legal information and assistance via telephone)
1-800-310-7029
Louisiana LawHelp
(online legal information)
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline
1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-4537)
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-411-1333 (24 Hour Assistance)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224
Office of Behavioral Health Resources
21st Judicial District Attorney's Office
Livingston: (225) 686-3070
St. Helena: (225) 222-6492
Tangipahoa: (225) 222-6530
21st Judicial District Public Defender
(985) 748-4922
Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment
1-888-411-1333
Public Libraries
Livingston: (225) 686-2436
St. Helena (Audubon Regional): (225) 683-8753
Tangipahoa: (985) 748-7559
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Sheriff's Office
Livinston: (225) 686-2241
St. Helena: (888) 200-4905
Tangipahoa - Hammond: (985) 345-6150
Tangipahoa - Amite: (985) 748-814
State Police
Livingston - Troop A - (225) 754-8500
St. Helena and Tangipahoa - Troop L - (985) 893-6250