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Southwest Louisiana Legal Services (SWLLS), a non-profit law firm since 1966, provides legal services on a sliding scale based on income to the residents of Southwest Louisiana.  SWLLS handles a wide variety of civil legal problems.   
 
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How to Get Help
   Contact this group by telephone at 337-436-3308 or 800-256-1955
 
 Monday: 08:30 - 05:00
 Tuesday: 08:30 - 05:00
 Wednesday: 08:30 - 05:00
 Thursday: 08:30 - 05:00
 Friday: 08:30 - 05:00
  Have ready all documents about your case.
  Clients may also come in to the office, during the same hours. Office is closed 12-1 each day.
 
 
Who We Serve
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis
 
SWLLS provides immigration representation throughout Louisiana and East Texas.
Languages Spoken  French, Spanish
Interpreters can be provided for: Interpreters for French and Spanish by appointment only.
Wheelchair Accessible Y
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 300.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
 
Exceptions to income requirements are made in immigration cases, and on referrals from attorneys and judges.
 
Services are provided on a sliding scale based on income.
 
 
Type of Help
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice or Service

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
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.
 
What is an emergency?  An emergency exists when there is a need for immediate legal help to protect a person or property, or to preserve individual rights.
 
Emergency contact information:  If there is an emergency, call or walk in and let us know.
 
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General contact information:
Telephone:337-436-3308, 1-800-256-1955
Fax:337-433-2523
Email:swlalegalservices@yahoo.com
 
Last Updated: 08/06/03
 
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