Louisiana

Life Planning

Know Your Rights

• A GUIDE TO FULL INTERDICTION, LIMITED INTERDICTION, CONTINUING TUTORSHIP, REPRESENTATION & MANDATE, REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT. (Legal Status in Louisiana)

  Interdiction changes the rights of people who can't care for themselves or their property, or who can't communicate their decisions. Content Detail

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  Advocacy Center

• 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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  Baton Rouge Bar Association

• 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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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: Collaboration with Court & Bar Partners.

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers

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  Spanish / Español

• 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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  From the site of the Louisiana Supreme Court

• Going to court on your own? Video and Text

  No lawyer? Try to find one if you can. This item talks about some ways to find a lawyer. If that does not work, click on the picture above to hear and see a presentation that talks about some things you should do if you have to handle your case on your own. You can also read the text. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Have you seen our items with sound and pictures? Tell us what you think.

  Please take our quick survey to let us know what you think of our new multimedia resources. You can also use the survey to let us know about other items you would like to see on the site. Click here to take survey Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• Living Will Declaration (separate website)

  Here are links to information about living wills from the Louisiana Secretary of State and a living will declaration form. This information cannot take the place of the advice of an attorney, but it may help you. Read More

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  Louisiana Secretary of State

• 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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  Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project

• 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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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and partner organizations

• 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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  Baton Rouge Bar Association

• 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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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• 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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  Southwest Louisiana Bar Foundation

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  Spanish / Español

• Representing yourself in court -- your rights and responsibilities.

  Tips if you must handle your legal issue on your own -- without a lawyer. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

• 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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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation