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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
Find Your Louisiana Legislators!
Use this site to find out who your state elected officials iun Baton Rouge are. Put in your address to see a list of your Louisiana senator, representative and others.
By: Louisiana State Legislature
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Find Your U.S. Representative!
(Separate Website)
Use this page to find out who your U.S. Representative is. You'll need your regular zip code plus the extra four (4) digits at the end. If you do not know the extra 4 digits, this site has a link to the U.S. Postal Service site, which will help you find your full zip code.
By: U.S. House of Representatives
Find Your U.S. Senator!
(Separate Website)
Use this page to find out who your U.S. Senators are and to find links to their Web pages.
By: U.S. Senate
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
How-to Help from the Louisiana Legislature
(Separate Website)
Find out more about how your state government works and what is going on. You can learn how to get information about a bill. Find out how you can see broadcasts of committee meetings, and more. Just click on the link, then click on "How do I..." on the left-hand side of the home page.
By: Louisiana State Legislature
Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory
(Separate Website)
Click on the link to find this Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory, from site of the Louisiana Attorney General.
By: Louisiana Attorney General
Law Libraries in Louisiana
Find out more about law libraries around the state.
Law Library of Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Legal research online. E-mail law librarians.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana Constitution
(Separate Website)
The Louisiana state constitution.
By: State of Louisiana
Louisiana Law Libraries
There are at least six law libraries around the state. Find out more by clicking the resource links.
Louisiana Laws Search
(Separate Website)
Search Louisiana statutes, codes, rules, Constitution, and more.
By: Louisiana Legislature
Research Louisiana Laws
(Separate Website)
Find your way to all sources of Louisiana law, plus online law library resources.
By: Law Library of Congress
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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