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Free/Low Cost Legal Services in New Orleans: Walk-In Clinics

Introduction

Most walk-in clinics address a wide range of client issues and, if you need more help, they can recommend other resources. Some provide lawyer services, and others can only assist you with your research. Not all clinics can give legal advice. 

Walk-In Clinics

Jefferson Parish Family Violence Unit - provides legal advocacy for persons affected by domestic violence in Jefferson Parish, including filing protective orders, obtaining social services and help with obtaining representation for protective order hearings. Contact: 24th Judicial District Court help desk in the Judicial Administration Conference Room, 2nd floor, 200 Derbigney St., Gretna. Phone numbers: (504) 361-2860.

Pro Bono Project - provides legal services for civil legal issues, meeting income eligibility. See instructions and intake form. Submit forms by: fax: (504) 566-0518, email: intake@probono-no.org, or mail: The Pro Bono Project, 935 Gravier Street, Ste. 1340, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Pro Bono Project - Community Legal Clinics and Self Help Resource Centers - Check website to confirm schedule and locations for walk-in services. Call: (504) 581-4043, email: info@probono-no.org. Self Help Resource Center Domestic Hotline for Orleans and Jefferson Parrish: Monday - Friday 9-12PM, (504) 881-1171, or email: selfhelp@probono-no.org. More information is available about Self-Help Resource Centers, for domestic and bankruptcy matters. 

        Self-Help Resources Centers - provides legal information, including court forms and general questions about court process and procedure.

  • Orleans Civil District Court, 421 Loyola Avenue, First Floor, New Orleans, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 - 12:00 PM except holidays
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, first Friday of the month 9:00 - 12:00 PM. Telephone hotline: (504) 581-4043 ext.201.

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - provides free legal aid for low-income people throughout Southeast Louisiana. The New Orleans office:  1340 Poydras, Suite 600, New Orleans, LA 70112. Apply online, or call: toll free (877) 521-6242, locally (504) 529-1000, or call the main number (844) 244-7871. 

U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Region Legal Service Office Southeast - provides legal services for active duty service members and their dependents. For the New Orleans location, call to schedule an appointment; walk-ins available for notary only. Contact: 400 Russell Ave., Bldg 555, New Orleans, LA 70143-5100. Call: 504) 678-4692. Walk-in hours: Tuesday 12:30 - 14:30 and Thursday 08:30 - 10:30.