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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
Legal Services of North Louisiana
(866) 275-2572
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
Acadiana Legal Service Corp
(866) 275-2572
Southwest Law Center
Lake Charles (337) 436-3308
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
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
STATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES
An online pro bono program for those who meet financial eligibility requirements.
Louisiana LawHelp
(online legal information)
Law Library of Louisiana
(800) 820-3038
www.lasc.org/law_library/library_information.asp
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline
1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-411-1333 (24 Hour Assistance)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224
Office of Behavioral Health Resources
new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/98/n/118
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(800) 669-4000
14th Judicial District Court
(337) 721-3100
14th Judicial District Court Family and Juvenile
(337) 437-3363
Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court
(337) 437-3550
Lake Charles City Court
(337) 491-1564
Sulphur City Court
(337) 527-7006
14th Judicial District Attorney's Office
(337) 437-3400
14th Judicial District Public Defender
(337) 436-1718
Calcasieu Women's Shelter
1-800-223-8066
Salvation Army
(337)421-8068
NAMI
(337) 433-0219
Calcasieu Council on Aging
(337) 474-2583
Office of Community Services
(337) 491-2545
www.dss.state.la.us or www.acf.hhs.gov
Southwest Louisiana Law Library
(337) 436-3308
Calcasieu Parish Public Library
Carnegie Memorial: (337) 721-7084
Central: (337) 721-7116
DeQuincy: (337) 786-4213 or (337) 721-7087
Epps Memorial: (337) 721-7090
Fontenot Memorial: (337) 721-7095
Hayes: (337) 622-3605 or (337) 721-7098
Iowa: (337) 582-3597 or (337) 721-7101
Maplewood: (337) 721-7104
Moss Bluff: (337) 721-7128
Southwest Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Library:
(337) 721-7110
Starks: (337) 743-6560 or (337) 721-7107
Sulphur Regional: (337) 721-7141
Westlake: (337) 721-7113
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
(337) 491-3700
Law Enforcement Centers
Carlyss: (337) 491-3810
North Lake Charles: (337) 491-3626
DeQuincy: (337) 786-2163
Iowa: (337) 491-3629
Moss Bluff: (337) 491-3627
Starks: (337) 743-5297
South Lake Charles: (337) 431-1331
Vinton: (337) 494-4568
Sulphur: (337) 491-3625
Bell City: (337) 491-7939
Louisiana State Police
Troop D: (337) 491-2511
Lake Charles Police Department
(337) 491-1456
Sulphur Police Department
(337) 527-4550