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HOW TO FIND AN ATTORNEY
Overview
The guide is meant to help someone who is not represented by a lawyer find the resources needed to hire an attorney.
This information is not meant to replace State laws or Court Rules. The purpose of this guide is to give general information. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but it comes with the responsibility to follow certain court rules and procedures. If you have any questions, please speak with an attorney about your case.
Related Files (click to open):
The Judicial System: How it Works Brochure
Representing Yourself in Court Brochure
FIND AN ATTORNEY
It is always in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your case.
For assistance locating an attorney in your area, please visit the Louisiana State Bar Association's Find Legal Help page or call 1-800-421-LSBA (5722).
If you are unable to afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free representation depending on your income and other factors. The following is a list of free or reduced fee legal service providers. Please note that the demand for legal services is extremely high and these organizations may not be able to represent you.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Legal Services of Central Louisiana
NORTH LOUISIANA
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
Legal Aid of North Louisiana
Acadiana Legal Service Corp
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Baton Rouge (855) 512-3980
Covington (800) 891-0076
Hammond (800) 349-0886
Harvey (800) 624-4771
Houma (800) 256-1660
New Orleans (877) 521-6242
(866) 275-2572
Southwest Law Center
Lake Charles (337) 436-3308
(866) 275-2572
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
STATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Community Resource Guide
Louisiana LawHelp
(online legal information)
Law Library of Louisiana
(800) 820-3038
www.lasc.org/law_library/library_information.asp
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline
(855) 4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
(24 Hour Assistance)
(888) 411-1333
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
(800) 787-3224
Office of Behavioral Health Resources
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Houma office
521 Roussell St, Houma, LA 70360
1-(800) 256-1660
Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court
(985) 868-5660
Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office
(985) 873-6500
32nd JDC Public Defender's Office
(985) 873-6831
Child Support Enforcement Services
(985) 580-7291
Terrebonne Parish FINS Officers
(985) 868-4232 x222
Terrebonne Parish Council
(985) 873-6520
Terrebonne Parish Library
Main: (985) 876-5861
Terrebonne Parish Assessor's Office
(985) 876-6620
Terrebonne Parish School Board
(985) 876-7400
Terrebonne Parish Registrar of Voters
(985) 873-6533
Terrebonne Parish Office of Motor Vehicles
(985) 857-3675
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
(318) 627-3528
The Haven Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
(985) 872-0757
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
(985) 876-2500
Houma Police Department
(985) 873-6306
Louisiana State Police Troop "C"
(985) 857-3680