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Courts & Judges
2010 Poverty Guidelines and Legal Services
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
About the Louisiana Supreme Court
(Separate Website)
Learn about the state's highest court.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Being a Witness
(Separate Website)
Advice on being a witness in court or in a deposition. Why being a witness is important.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Complaints Against State Judges
(Separate Website)
Where and how to file a complaint. How the Court handles a judge's misconduct or inability to perform the job.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Federal Judges and Courts
(Separate Website)
Who appoints federal judges. How to file a case in a federal court. How to find out what's going on in your case.
By: U.S. Courts Administrative Office
Going to court on your own? Video and Text
No lawyer? Try to find one if you can.
This item talks about some ways to find a lawyer.
If that does not work, click on the picture above to hear and see a presentation that talks about some things you should do if you have to handle your case on your own.
You can also read the text.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Guide to Louisiana Courts -- 2010
(Separate Website)
Here is a guide to Lousiana's state courts at all levels, with the names of judges, clerks of court and court phone numbers.
By: Supreme Court of Louisiana
Guide to the Louisiana Law Library -- Louisiana Supreme Court
(Separate Website)
Here is a brochure to tell you about what you can find at the Law Library of Louisiana, located at the Louisiana Supreme Court.
How Courts Work
(Separate Website)
How courts, judges and juries work.
By: American Bar Association
How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish.
Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
This is an extensive list of links to online legal information and research resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana's Court System
(Separate Website)
Find out how Louisisiana's courts are set up and what they do. This link to the Louisiana State Bar Association site has information about every kind of court in the state.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Preparing to be a witness
(Separate Website)
Tips that might help you if you have to testify at a deposition or a trial.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Representing yourself in court -- your rights and responsibilities.
(Separate Website)
Tips if you must handle your legal issue on your own -- without a lawyer.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
The Federal Court System
(Separate Website)
The history of federal courts. What they do. Legal terms defined.
By: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
The Judicial System: How It Works
(Separate Website)
Overview of the parts of the American Legal System.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
The White House
(Separate Website)
Your site for information about the current administration. Includes links to weekly addresses, the agenda, branches of government, and more.
By: www.whitehouse.gov
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Answers to Questions About Lawyers
(Separate Website)
What it takes to be a lawyer. When you might need a lawyer. What kind of lawyer to look for. Where to go with a complaint against a lawyer.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
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