Legal aid services provide free or low-cost legal advice and/or representation for those unable to afford full-cost legal services. This resource guide lists contact information for some of the legal aid service providers located throughout Louisiana. Additional resources regarding free and low-cost legal services can be found at LouisianaLawHelp.org.
Disability Rights Louisiana
Services – provides services relating to disabilities, including, special education, legal status, public benefits, community integration, institutional rights, employment and rehabilitation, and abuse/neglect
Address – 8225 Florida Blvd., Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone – 225-925-8884
Web – https://disabilityrightsla.org/
Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Project
Services – provides services relating to consumer finance, education, employment, family law, juvenile, and health
Address – P. O. Box 2241 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone – 225-214 – 5558
Web – http://www.brba.org
East Baton Rouge Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center
Services – helps people who represent themselves in court. Offers forms, other information, and referrals to appropriate local agencies. Provides case information and answers to general inquiries.
Address – 300 North Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Web – http://www.familycourt.org/
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Services – a federally designated statewide coalition of shelters, non-residential programs and individuals working to end domestic violence in Louisiana.
Address – P.O. Box 77115 Baton Rouge, LA 70879
Phone – 225 – 752 – 1296
Web – http://www.lcadv.org
Mental Health Advocacy Service
Services – represent and assist both children and adults in competency, commitment, and other mental health matters
Address – 150 Third Street, 8th Floor, Suite 812
Phone – 225 – 342 - 6678
Web -https://mhas.louisiana.gov/
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Services –Louisiana's largest provider of free civil legal aid. Serves children and families seeking protection from abuse, helps those facing foreclosure, etc., in 22 parishes
Address – 715 St. Ferdinand St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone – 225-448-0080
Web – http://www.slls.org
Thirst for Justice Walk-in Legal Clinic
Services – volunteers provide legal counseling and advice to low income clients on matters of civil law only
Address – 220 St. Vincent DePaul St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone – 225-344-4803
Web - https://brba.org/BRBA/BRBA/Public_Resources/Thirst_for_justice.aspx