Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (Monroe)

Monroe

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ALSC (Monroe)

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across multiple regions of Louisiana. Their work covers a range of civil matters such as housing, public benefits, family law, consumer rights, and other issues that impact economic stability and personal safety. ALSC aims to protect the legal rights of vulnerable populations, improve access to justice, and promote fairness in the civil legal system.

Services & Eligibility

Acadiana Legal Service Corporation generally serves clients with household incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, depending on your household expenses. Eligibility rules may be relaxed for certain populations, such as people over 60 or survivors of domestic violence. Most applicants must provide proof of income, and in many cases the value of assets will also be considered when determining eligibility.

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Legal problem types handled

Domestic Violence & Abuse
Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Emancipation Of A Minor
Parental Rights (& Termination)
Foreclosure On A Home
Loans, Contracts, & Scams After A Disaster
Loans
Bankruptcy
Mortgages & Other Financing For A Home
Mortgages For Veterans
Disability Rights & Discrimination
Disability Issues & Rights
Housing After A Disaster
Housing Discrimination & Domestic Violence
Housing Assistance, Public Housing, & Subsidized Housing
Discrimination Around Housing
Renting Or Leasing A Home
Eviction From A Home
Public Benefits For Individuals After A Disaster
Public Benefits For Immigrants
Public Benefits For Veterans & Military
Hearings Challenging Public Benefits Decisions
Administrative Agency Requests & Hearings
Homelessness & Housing Insecurity
Paying For Medical Care
Taking Leave For Family & Medical Reasons
Taking Care Of Sick Or Disabled Family
Wage Payment, Hours, & Breaks At Work
Health Issues From Living Conditions
Health Benefits For Military & Veterans
Immigrants' Access To Health Care
Workers With Health Or Disability Issues
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, & Settlements
Taxes
Tax Relief After A Disaster
Education Issues After A Disaster
Discipline, Expulsion, or Suspension From School
Disability Public Benefits
Health Public Benefits & Medical Assistance Programs
Credit Practices & Credit Reports
Driver's Licenses Or Permits
Employment Discrimination
Discrimination Around Work & Employment
Criminal Records
Making A Will & Estate Plan
Dealing With Another Person's Estate After They Die
Going To Court & Dealing With Procedure
Child Abuse & Neglect
Asking A Landlord For Repairs
Care For A Specific Condition Or Disability
Disaster Relief
Debt & Lending Money
Discrimination & Rights Around Education
Drafting & Signing A Will
Family Issues After A Disaster
Food & Cash Benefits
Getting A Restraining Or Protection Order
Getting & Having A Lawyer
Insurance Claims After A Disaster
Other Issues After A Disaster
Licenses for Working & Driving
Immigrants' Rights
Legal Help Resources To Deal With Legal Issues
Medical Records & Privacy
Marriage & Civil Unions
Paying For Education
Problems With Living Conditions
Unemployment Benefits, Compensation, & Insurance
Updating a Will Through A Codicil
Working Conditions That Are Unsafe Or Unhealthy

Parishes served

Caldwell
East Carroll
Franklin
Jackson
Lincoln
Madison
Morehouse
Richland
Tensas
Union
West Carroll
Ouachita

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