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HOW TO FIND AN ATTORNEY
Overview
The guide is meant to help someone who is not represented by a lawyer find the resources needed to hire an attorney.
This information is not meant to replace State laws or Court Rules. The purpose of this guide is to give general information. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but it comes with the responsibility to follow certain court rules and procedures. If you have any questions, please speak with an attorney about your case.
Related Files (click to open):
The Judicial System: How it Works Brochure
Representing Yourself in Court Brochure
FIND AN ATTORNEY
It is always in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your case.
For assistance locating an attorney in your area, please visit the Louisiana State Bar Association's Find Legal Help page or call 1-800-421-LSBA (5722).
If you are unable to afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free representation depending on your income and other factors. The following is a list of free or reduced fee legal service providers. Please note that the demand for legal services is extremely high and these organizations may not be able to represent you.
CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Legal Services of Central Louisiana
NORTH LOUISIANA
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
Legal Aid of North Louisiana
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
(866) 275-2572
(866) 275-2572
Southwest Law Center
Lake Charles (337) 436-3308
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Baton Rouge (855) 512-3980
Covington (800) 891-0076
Hammond (800) 349-0886
Harvey (800) 624-4771
Houma (800) 256-1660
New Orleans (877) 521-6242
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
4th Judicial District Court, Ouachita Parish
(318) 361-2250
4th Judicial District Court, Morehouse Parish
(318) 281-0863
Ouchita Parish Clerk of Court
(318) 327-1444
Ouachita Parish District Attorney's Office
(318) 388-4720
Morehouse Parish District Attorney's Office
(318) 281-4907
4th JDC Public Defender's Office
(318) 322-6643
Ouachita Parish Library
Main: (318) 327-1490
Anna Meyer: (318) 327-1351
Carver-McDonald: (318) 327-1477
Louise Williams: (318) 327-5422
Ollie Burns: (318) 327-1235
Ouachita Valley: (318) 327-1471
Searcy Memorial: (318) 327-1240
Sterlington Memorial: (318) 327-1382
West Monroe: (318) 327-1365
West Ouachita: (310) 327-5414
Bookmobile: (318) 327-1490
Morehouse Parish Library
Main: (318) 281-3696
Dunbar: (318) 281-1137
Bonita: (318) 823-2154
Collinston: (318) 874-3531
Mer Rouge: (318) 647-5639
Oak Ridge: (318) 244-5329
Family Justice Center
(318) 998-6030
Center for Children and Families
(318) 398-0945
Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana
(318) 323-8775
Louisiana Department of Social Services - Monroe District Support Enforcement Services
1 (888) 524-3578
Morehouse Parish Office of Community Services
(child abuse and neglect)
(318) 283-0820
Morehouse Parish Office of Family Support (financial assistance, food stamps,
jobs and education, child care assistance)
(318) 238-0825
Ouachita Parish Office of Community Services
(child abuse and neglect)
(318) 362-3362
Ouachita Parish Office of Family Support
(financial assistance, food stamps, jobs and education, child care assistance)
(318) 362-3386, (318) 362-5333
Monroe Mental Health Center
(318) 362-3339
Ouachita Parish Housing Authority
(318) 327-1384
Salvation Army
(318) 325-1755
STATE AND GENERAL RESOURCES
An online pro bono program for those who meet financial eligibility requirements.
Louisiana LawHelp
(online legal information)
Law Library of Louisiana
(800) 820-3038
www.lasc.org/law_library/library_information.asp
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline
(855) 4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
(24 Hour Assistance)
(888) 411-1333
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
(800) 787-3224
Office of Behavioral Health Resources
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
(318) 329-1200
Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office
(318) 281-4141
Louisiana State Police Troop "F"
(318) 345-0000
Ouachita: (318) 327-1412
Morehouse: (318) 281-4141
Bastrop Police Department
(318) 281-1322
Monroe Police Department
(318) 329-2600
Richwood Police Department
(318) 325-4328
Sterlington Police Department
(318) 665-4532
West Monroe Police Department
(318) 396-2722