Best Legal Aid in New Orleans, Louisiana — 4 resources

4 Resources

1. Pro Bono Project – New Orleans

Free legal help through volunteer attorneys for qualifying low-income fathers in the greater New Orleans area, covering family law, housing, and consumer matters. Intake screens financial eligibility; bring photo ID, income documentation, and any court paperwork. Call 504-581-4043 weekdays or apply at probono-no.org. Cases are placed with vetted volunteer lawyers based on matter type and availability.

504-581-4043 · 1100 Poydras St #2900, New Orleans, LA 70163

2. Louisiana Civil Justice Center

Self-help legal assistance for unrepresented fathers in civil and family matters, based in the Orleans Parish courthouse. Staff assist with forms, filings, and court navigation during weekday hours. Bring photo ID, court papers, and any supporting documents. Call 504-310-2176 for clinic schedules. Useful for fathers who do not qualify for full legal aid but need help preparing filings pro se.

504-310-2176 · 421 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112

3. Louisiana Appleseed Center for Law & Justice

Policy advocacy and systemic legal reform organization focused on low-income Louisianians and families, including fathers navigating custody, child support, and economic stability barriers. Works with legal aid partners and policymakers. Based at 650 Poydras Street in New Orleans. Call 504-561-9177 for project information. Not a direct-service provider; refer to legal aid for individual cases.

504-561-9177 · 650 Poydras St #1675, New Orleans, LA 70130

4. Tulane Law School Civil Litigation Clinic

Free legal representation for qualifying low-income fathers in civil and family matters provided by supervised Tulane law students in New Orleans. Intake screens case type and income eligibility. Bring photo ID, court papers, and supporting documents. Call 504-865-5939 or visit 6329 Freret Street during the academic year. Useful supplement to other New Orleans area legal aid providers.

504-865-5939 · 6329 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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