Project SAVE provides free, emergency legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in Orleans parish. Staff attorneys help with legal orders to keep survivors safe and to protect their legal rights. Our legal services may include temporary restraining and protection orders, temporary child support, custody, and use of property.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Orleans
Project SAVE
New Orleans Pro Bono Project
The Pro Bono Project helps people by pairing them with a volunteer lawyer who will help them resolve civil legal issues. Contact The Pro Bono Project for additional information on how to apply for services.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - New Orleans Office
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services provides free civil legal aid to low-income people in Louisiana. Offering help in the following areas: Domestic Violence and Other Family Problems; Predatory Lenders; Consumer Law Problems; Housing Problems; Low-Income Taxpayer Problems; Government Benefits; Job-related Problems; School Problems; Homelessness Problems; Elderly Services; Successions/Title Clearing; Home Mortgage Foreclosures; Child Victims of Abuse and/or Neglect;(Court appointment to represent Children in Need of Care). Offices available in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, New Orleans and St. Charles Parishes. For information in Spanish access website.
Tulane Law School Clinic
Tulane Law School Clinic provides free legal advice and low-cost representation to current Tulane University students, staff, and faculty. TULAP also provides free notarial services and information regarding legal rights. Please note that TULAP’s services are available ONLY to current Tulane students, faculty, and staff.
Ouachita
Acadiana Legal Services Corporation - Monroe Office
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) provides free, specialized, civil legal services to eligible low-income individuals and families across 42 Louisiana parishes. ALSC can assist with a range of legal issues including family law (domestic violence, divorce, custody, adoption, and more), employment, housing, health, consumer rights, education, and other legal areas. To be eligible for services, clients must meet income requirements or age 60 or older, and live in their service area. Contact one of their offices to apply for services.