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Ask-a-Lawyer Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Bar Association)
Find an ask-a-lawyer event near you in Baton Rouge. Read More
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AUDIO PRESENTATION: AVOID CONTRACTOR FRAUD
Tips for working with contractors to repair your home. Read More
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Audio Presentation: Your Guide to Court
If you are going to court on your own watch this presentation to learn the basics of how to conduct yourself correctly. Created by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in collaboration with the Self-Represented Litigant Committee of the Louisiana District Judges Association and the Access to Justice Program of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Read More
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Buying a Used Car -- La Compra de un Auto Usado
Knowing your rights may boost your chances of getting a fair deal. Es posible que saber los derechos aumentaría la posibilidad de conseguir un acuerdo justo. Read More
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Counsel on Call: Appointments with Volunteer Lawyers for Self-Help Assistance
Counsel on Call is a pro bono program offered by Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers program of the Lafayette Bar Association. Time: Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Location: Lafayette Bar Association Building, 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503. Counsel on call gives self-represented litigants an opportunity to discuss legal matters with volunteer attorneys. Go to "Read More" below for details. Read More
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Court Based Online Self-Help Centers
Court based online self help centers. Representing yourself? A number of courts have websites with information to help you. Read More
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HOW TO USE THE SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION OF THE BATON ROUGE CITY COURT
HOW TO USE THE SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION OF THE BATON ROUGE CITY COURT Content Detail
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Preparing Your Small Claims Case
See this brochure to learn more about small claims court and how to prepare for your case there. Content Detail
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Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project Self-Help Resource Center (1ST JDC)
Divorce forms, Informational Materials, Referrals, by appointment only. Where to go: Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project building (near courthouse) 625 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 When to go: By appointment only -- 318-221-8107. Read More
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St. Charles Parish Access to Justice Center (Help Desk)
Access To Justice Center in St. Charles Parish C.A.R.E. Center 171 Keller Street Hahnville, Louisiana Mondays/Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Information, free form pleadings. Appointments: Mondays and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. for eligible clients. Call: (985) 331-3034. Email: StCharlesATJ@slls.org. Read More
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Thirst for Justice Walk-in Legal Clinic (Baton Rouge Bar Association)
Find out more about this event here on the site of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. From the Baton Rouge Bar Association's site: "The Pro Bono Project provides a walk-in legal clinic every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Ott Shelter located at 220 St. Vincent DePaul St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Volunteers provide legal counseling and advice to low income clients on matters of civil law only." Content Detail
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Your day in court
Tips about how to plan for your day in court, especially if you need to go alone without a lawyer. Read More
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Motion for Extension of Time to Respond in a Louisiana court (with information and instructions)
This packet has information about filing a motion for an Extension of Time to Respond in a Louisiana Court. It also has a form you can fill out and use, and instructions about how to fill out that form. Remember, using the form does not mean that you will get an extension. The court may say no to you. Read More
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Southwest Louisiana Bar Foundation Self-Help Clinic
Who We Are: Self-represented litigants are able to receive general information on the divorce process and personal assistance completing court forms. Where to go: Cameron Parish Library 961 Louisiana 384 Lake Charles, LA When to go: Monthly. Check the Bar Foundation's website or call the library (337) 598-5950 for more information and details. http://www.swlabf.org/ Read More
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Self Representation: How to Get Ready for Your Day in Court
See this brochure to find out more about what happens in the courtroom, how to behave, and more. Content Detail
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