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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 6 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
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
Law Libraries in Louisiana
Find out more about law libraries around the state.
Louisiana Law Libraries
There are at least six law libraries around the state. Find out more by clicking the resource links.
Make Public Records Request Letter Online
(Separate Website)
A service that makes letters to request public records from state or local sources. The form letter may not be right for every situation or source.
By: Student Press Law Center
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
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