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| Legal Aid Bureau |
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| Other Information |
| Legal Aid Bureau provides civil legal services in a six parish area to individuals who meet certain financial eligibility guidelines. |
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| How to Get Help |
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Contact this group by calling for an appointment. Call 504-488-4995 between 9 and 5, Mon.-Fri.
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| Location: |
3801 Canal Street, Suite 401, New Orleans, LA 70119 |
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Lime Street |
| Directions: |
The office can be reached by public transit, which stops nearby on Canal Street. |
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Bring proof of income, and any existing court pleadings and judgments.
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There is a waiting list of about two months. |
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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, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Bernard, Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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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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There are exceptions made on a case by case basis; for households composed solely of food stamp recipients; for households receiving general assistance or TANF/FITAP; and for an applicant receiving SSI.
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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 is an initial consultation fee of $10.00. |
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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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Brief Advice or Service
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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 is determined on a case by case basis. |
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| Emergency contact information: Call or walk in to the office. |
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General contact information:
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| Telephone: | 504-324-6706
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| Fax: | 504-324-6706
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