Lafayette Laws
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Known for alligators and crawfish, among other things, Lafayette is the heart and soul of Cajun country. Downtown Lafayette offers a diverse range of dance clubs and sports bars, including live music venues and good time saloons. With over 600,000 people living in the Lafayette–Opelousas-Morgan City area, there are a number of courthouses and complex laws citizens should know about. If you are looking for information on courthouse locations, free legal aid, what to do if you are involved in a car accident or a DUI, the articles below may help.