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.
Project H.E.L.P. (Homeless Experience Legal Protection) - provides legal resources to the homeless, including representation in the Homeless Court Program. See their website for service locations.
Project Ishmael - provides representation for children with immigration legal needs. Contact: (504) 233-3057, Email: ProjectIshmaelNOLA@gmail.com.
Project SAVE, Catholic Charities of New Orleans - provides free emergency legal representation to survivors of domestic violence. Contact: Allyson Tuttle (504) 310-6872, email: atuttle@ccano.org. 1000 Howard Avenue, Suite 200, New Orleans, LA 70113.
Region Legal Service Office Southeast, Branch Office New Orleans - provides forms, civil legal services and representation to all uniformed servicemen on active duty. Services are varied and include family law, foreclosure, landlord/tenant, wills and more. Call to schedule an appointment or fill out their intake form online. Walk-ins allowed for notaries and power of attorney. Contact: NAS JRB Belle Chasse, 400 Russell Ave., Bldg 492, Room 102, New Orleans, LA 70143-6100. Hours are Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:00-3:30 and Tues. & Thurs. 8:00-3:30. (504) 678-4692. Fax: (504) 678-4693.
Roderick & Solange MacArthur Justice Center in New Orleans - provides legal representation in cases that raise constitutional or significant issues involving the criminal justice system. See their website for the kinds of cases they represent. For consideration contact: Co-Directors James W. Craif and Katie M. Schwartzmann. 4400 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119-6824. (504) 620-2259. Email: admin@macarthurjustice.org.
Self-Representation Litigants, Louisiana State Bar Association - provides information to low-income individuals with civil legal issues. The website offers options for people seeking help or handling the case themselves, including a list of self-help centers by parish, lawyer referrals and legal aid services by parish. Also see resources under the 'Public Resources' tab for filing lawyer complaints and other services.
Southern Center for Human Rights - represents individuals on death row at trial, on appeal, and in the post-conviction review process. Contact: 83 Poplar Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303. (404) 688-1202, fax: (404) 688-9440.
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.
STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response) - provides legal representation and assistance in matters related to sexual trauma. They also provide help with navigating the criminal and civil legal system. Contact: 24/7 Hotline: (855) 435-STAR; the Greater New Orleans Branch: 123 N. Genois Street, New Orleans, 70119.
State of Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit - provides forms, court rules, opinions from 1997 to present and links to other courts. Contact: 410 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. (504) 412-6001, fax: (504) 412-6019. Email: coc@la4th.org.