Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Security Deposit - How to Get It Back
Do you know how to get your money back from your ex-landlord? Find out what steps you can take.
Read the question and answer sheet. The Q&A also has sample letters to send your landlord.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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Repairs--What Can I Do When My Landlord Won't Make Them
Find out your rights and what your landlord has to do.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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Spanish / Español
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
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Words about papers in your civil court case.
You may come across some of these words in court. Click below to hear and see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Words about people in your civil court case.
Watch this presentation to find out about words you need to know. Click below to see and hear the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
Words about places in your civil court case.
Learn more about words you may come across in state courts in Louisiana. Click below to hear and to see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
Words about procedures in your civil court case
You may come across some of these words in court. Find out more -- click below to hear and to see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website.
You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Collecting a Judgment in Small Claims Court
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If you won your small claims case, congratulations! Find out more here about how to collect a small claims cout judgment in First City Court for the City of New Orleans.
Procedures may be different in different small claims courts around the state.
By: First City Court -- City of New Orleans
How to Use the Computer Program to Create Forms Online: LawHelp Interactive Guide Read this guide before using the online computer program to create your court forms.
You will use LawHelp Interactive to create your online forms. LawHelp interactive is the new version of the site once called NPADO, or National Public Automated Documents Online.
You will also find a guide to using LawHelp Interactive.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Lawyer Referral and Information
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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
Representing yourself in court -- your rights and responsibilities.
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Tips if you must handle your legal issue on your own -- without a lawyer.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Words you should know
See this list of words you may come across when dealing with your legal issue.
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