Representing Oneself Without A Lawyer

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Free and Low Cost Civil Legal Help

This brochure explains how lower-income Louisianans can get free or low-cost legal help for issues like family law, housing, debt, health, disability, and wills.

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Papers In Your Civil Court Case: Words You Should Know

This resource explains common legal terms you might hear in court, based on a guide created with the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Access to Justice Committee.

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Louisiana Law Search

This resource links to the Louisiana Legislature’s law search portal, where you can find the state’s revised statutes, codes, rules, Constitution, and more.

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