Louisiana

Louisiana's Legal System

Know Your Rights

• Audio Guide: 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 (Hammond Office)

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  Spanish / Español

• Finding Louisiana Court Decisions

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  Law Library of Louisiana

• Find Your Louisiana Legislators!

  Use this site to find out who your state elected officials iun Baton Rouge are. Put in your address to see a list of your Louisiana senator, representative and others. Read More

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  Louisiana State Legislature

• Find Your U.S. Representative!

  Use this page to find out who your U.S. Representative is. You'll need your regular zip code plus the extra four (4) digits at the end. If you do not know the extra 4 digits, this site has a link to the U.S. Postal Service site, which will help you find your full zip code. Content Detail

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  U.S. House of Representatives

• Find Your U.S. Senator!

  Use this page to find out who your U.S. Senators are and to find links to their Web pages. Content Detail

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  U.S. Senate

• Guide to the Louisiana Law Library -- Louisiana Supreme Court

  Here is a brochure to tell you about what you can find at the Law Library of Louisiana, located at the Louisiana Supreme Court. Content Detail

• How to Find a Lawyer

  Make too much money to get a lawyer from a free legal services program, but not enough to pay for one? Tips on finding a lawyer. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

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  Spanish / Español

• How-to Help from the Louisiana Legislature

  Find out more about how your state government works and what is going on. You can learn how to get information about a bill. Find out how you can see broadcasts of committee meetings, and more. Just click on the link, then click on "How do I..." on the left-hand side of the home page. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Legislature

• In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs

  Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website. You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

• Internet Sites for Legal Information

  This is an extensive list of links to online legal information and research resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail

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  Law Library of Louisiana

• Introduction to Legal Research

  Basic guide to finding resources in the law library. Content Detail

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  Law Library of Louisiana

• Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory

  Click on the link to find this Justices of the Peace & Constables Directory, from site of the Louisiana Attorney General. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Attorney General

• Law Libraries in Louisiana

  Find out more about law libraries around the state. Read More

• Law Library of Louisiana

  Legal research online. E-mail law librarians. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Supreme Court