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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 15 resources
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Avoid Investment Fraud
(Separate Website)
Helpful things to know to avoid investment fraud. Information from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Avoid Telemarketing Scams
(Separate Website)
Find out how to deal with scam artists who use telemarketing to steal or rip you off.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Charitable Giving Done Wisely
(Separate Website)
Tips for making sure your charity dollars are going where you want them to go. Tips from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
Order FREE 2007 Consumer Action Handbook - help with your consumer problems and complaints.
By: Consumer Action Website-Federal Citizen Information Center
File a Consumer Fraud Complaint
(Separate Website)
Online complaint to the Louisiana Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section.
By: Office of the Louisiana Attorney General
Filing a Credit-Related Civil Rights Complaint
(Separate Website)
Where and how to file.
By: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Lemon Law and Buying a Car
(Separate Website)
Information about Louisiana's Lemon Law, and advice for avoiding problems when you buy a new car, from the Louisiana Attorney General's "Consumer Notebook" on the Web.
By: Louisiana Attorney General
Report Insurance Fraud
(Separate Website)
Online reporting form for all kinds of insurance fraud (worker's compensation, auto liability, health, etc.).
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Spot a Con Artist
(Separate Website)
How to spot a con artist trying to rip you off -- information from the National Crime Prevention Council.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
St. Landry Parish Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic
Find out more here about the legal clinic of the St. Landry Parish Bar Association.
By: St. Landry Parish Bar Association
The Mediation Center
(Separate Website)
See this information from Loyola University School of Law, which has a mediation clinic.
By: Loyola University New Orleans
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What Are Credit Reporting Agencies Saying About You? Your Access to Free Credit Reports
(Separate Website)
Before you can start to maximize your use of credit or deal with credit problems, you need to know what the credit reporting agencies are saying about you. Once you know what shape your credit history is in, you can start to build or rebuild your credit.
Here is information from the Federal Trade Commission about free credit reports.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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