{"id":373610,"date":"2016-03-31T21:35:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/louisiana-law\/free-legal-aid-in-new-orleans.html"},"modified":"2023-10-21T14:22:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T19:22:54","slug":"free-legal-aid-in-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/louisiana-law\/free-legal-aid-in-new-orleans.html","title":{"rendered":"Free Legal Aid in New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Free Legal Aid in New Orleans<\/h1>\n
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The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

Are you having a legal problem, but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for residents living in Orleans Parish. The main providers are through legal assistance programs such as Southeast Louisiana Legal Services<\/a>, a nonprofit organization providing free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors, <\/b>or through law school clinics. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\r\n

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    \n \n American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    P.O. Box 56157<\/p>\n \n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70156<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 522-0617\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Pro Bono Project\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    615 Baronne St.<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 203 <\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70113<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 581-4043\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Employment, Housing, Consumer, Family, Probate<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides free legal help to low-income persons in civil law cases. They also run several clinics including Consumer debt, Succession, Elder issues, Homelessness, Employment and Wage Claims.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n The Self-Help Resource Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Orleans Parish Civil District Courthouse<\/p>\n \n

    421 Loyola Avenue, Room 401<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70112<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Family Law, Divorce, Name Change, Child Custody<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Attorney and staff at the Self Help Center will not provide legal advice. They can provide general information and legal forms to persons without an attorney.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Southeast Louisiana Legal Services\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1010 Common Street<\/p>\n \n

    Annex Building, Suite 1400A<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70112<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (877) 521-6242\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Consumer, Employment, Domestic Violence, Family, Housing, Public Benefits, Tax<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization does not handle criminal cases. Income limits apply to qualify for services.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    AIDS\/HIV<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n AIDSLaw of Louisiana\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3801 Canal St.<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 331<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70119<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 568-1631\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: AID\/HIV advocacy, Estate Planning, notary services, Debtor\/Creditor, Public Benefits, Insurance\/Employee Benefits, Discrimination on the basis of HIV Status in Employment, Housing and Access to Public Accommodations; and Issues of Confidentiality and Transmission liability.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: AIDSLaw provides free legal services to low-income Louisiana residents (incomes below 400% of the federal poverty level) with an HIV and\/or AIDS diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Children’s Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Louisiana Center for Children\u2019s Rights\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1820 St. Charles Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 205<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70130<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 207-4577\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Juvenile Rights<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Children\u2019s Defense Team is New Orleans\u2019 juvenile public defender, providing holistic, cross-disciplinary advocacy to help young people. Call to learn intake procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Disability Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Advocacy Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    8325 Oak Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70118<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (800) 960-7705\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Disability, Public Benefits, Abuse\/Neglect<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides legal representation for issues relating to disability, special education, legal status, public benefits, community integration, institutional rights, employment and rehabilitation, and abuse\/neglect, nursing homes and legal and ombudsman services for individuals living in group homes, psychiatric hospital and child residential facilities.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Domestic Violence<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Metropolitan Center for Women and Children\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    P.O. Box 10775 <\/p>\n \n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70181<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 837-5400\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Divorce, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Legal services include referrals, assistance with filing protective orders, and representation in court for protective orders. There is no income requirement and all services are free.<\/p>\n

    Important<\/b>: If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Catholic Charities of Diocese of Louisiana\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Hispanic Apostolate Community Services <\/p>\n \n

    2505 Maine Avenue<\/p>\n

    \n Metairie,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70003<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 457-3462\u2028\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Asylum, Anti-Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Immigration, Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides free\/low-cost immigration legal services. They also run a weekly radio show on 107.5 FM. The guests are interviewed on various topics\/segments to provide information to the community about services available, current issues, and the efforts of special service of public assistance and outreach efforts.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Intellectual Property\/Artists’ Rights<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Entertainment Law Legal Assistance\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Arts Council of Louisiana<\/p>\n \n

    935 Gravier St, Suite 850<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70112<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 523-1465\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Copyright, Intellectual Property, Business Incorporation, Non-profit Incorporation, Contract Review\/Disputes<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This free legal service is for low-income artists, musicians, and grass roots non-profits in Louisiana. Call to learn about intake procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Law School Clinics<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Loyola University College of Law<\/p>\n \n

    540 Broadway Street<\/p>\n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70118<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 861-5590\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Children’s Rights<\/a>, Criminal<\/a>, Community Justice<\/a>, Immigration<\/a>, Family<\/a>, Misdemeanor<\/a>, Workplace Justice<\/a><\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Law School accepts cases only at certain times of the year. Call to learn more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Tulane University Law School Clinics\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    6329 Freret Street <\/p>\n \n

    \n New Orleans,<\/span>\n LA<\/span>\n 70118 <\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (504) 865-5939\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: <\/b>Civil,<\/a> Criminal<\/a>, Domestic Violence<\/a>, Environmental<\/a>, Juvenile<\/a>, and Administrative Advocacy<\/a><\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Law School only accepts cases at certain times of the year. Call to learn more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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