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| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services |
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law office which has served low-income community residents since 1979. SLLS provides free services to eligible people through its staff and volunteer attorneys. SLLS works with community groups and social service agencies to give up-to-date information about legal issues affecting the poor in Louisiana. SLLS also collaborates with other legal advocacy organizations around the state, and nationally, in litigation and educational efforts to protect the legal rights of the poor and to improve their lives.
The Hammond office serves the parishes of Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa. The Covington office serves the parishes of St. Tammany and Washington. Parishes south of Lake Ponchartrain are served by the New Orleans and Marrero offices. SLLS covers a 22-parish area. Please see www.slls.org for a map of the service area.
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| How to Get Help |
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 Contact this group by telephone at 800-349-0886 or 985-345-2130. |
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| | Monday: | | 8:30-5:00 |
| | Tuesday: | | 8:30-5:00 |
| | Wednesday: | | 8:30-5:00 |
| | Thursday: | | 8:30-5:00 |
| | Friday: | | 8:30-5:00 |
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Have court pleadings and relevant papers.
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General intake may also be initiated by e-mail or regular mail.
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint Helena, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: Access is through relay, or with notice, through interpreter.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
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Exceptions available for the elderly, domestic violence victims, and people affected by disasters.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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This program does not serve prisoners
This program does not serve Undocumented immigrants are not served.
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| There are no fees for service. |
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice or Service
Self-Help Materials
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an emergency? An emergency exists when you have been served with court pleadings or have a hearing date. |
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| Emergency contact information: In event of an emergency, contact us through the usual means. |
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General contact information:
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| Telephone: | 985-345-2130, 800-349-0886
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| Fax: | 985-345-2686
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| Website: | www.slls.org
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