Louisiana Pro Se Help: Free Court Self-Help Centers and Legal Aid by Parish
Pro se means representing yourself. In Louisiana, free help for pro se parents comes from two places: the court's own self-help programs and nonprofit legal aid. Find your parish below to see exactly who to call, or type your city in the search box.
Statewide: Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. The state's own law library helps people without a lawyer find Louisiana court forms, legal research, and case-type guides.
Acadia Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Basile, Church Point, Crowley, Duson, Estherwood, Eunice, Iota, Mermentau, Morse, and Rayne.
Allen Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Elizabeth, Kinder, Oakdale, Oberlin, and Reeves.
Ascension Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Donaldsonville, Gonzales, and Sorrento.
Assumption Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Napoleonville.
Avoyelles Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Bunkie, Cottonport, Evergreen, Hessmer, Mansura, Marksville, Moreauville, Plaucheville, and Simmesport.
Beauregard Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers DeRidder and Merryville.
Bienville Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Arcadia, Bienville, Bryceland, Castor, Gibsland, Jamestown, Lucky, Mount Lebanon, Ringgold, and Saline.
Bossier Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Benton, Bossier City, Haughton, Plain Dealing, and Shreveport.
Caddo Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Belcher, Blanchard, Gilliam, Greenwood, Hosston, Ida, Mooringsport, Oil City, Rodessa, Shreveport, and Vivian.
Calcasieu Parish: court help from 14th Judicial District Court Online Self-Help Center. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers DeQuincy, Iowa, Lake Charles, Sulphur, Vinton, and Westlake.
Caldwell Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Clarks, Columbia, and Grayson.
Cameron Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Cameron and Hackberry.
Catahoula Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Harrisonburg, Jonesville, and Sicily Island.
Claiborne Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Athens, Haynesville, Homer, Junction City, and Lisbon.
Concordia Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Clayton, Ferriday, Ridgecrest, and Vidalia.
De Soto Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Grand Cane, Keachi, Logansport, Longstreet, Mansfield, South Mansfield, Stanley, and Stonewall.
East Baton Rouge Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Baker, Baton Rouge, Central, and Zachary.
East Carroll Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Lake Providence.
East Feliciana Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Clinton, Jackson, Norwood, Slaughter, and Wilson.
Evangeline Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Basile, Chataignier, Mamou, Pine Prairie, Turkey Creek, and Ville Platte.
Franklin Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Baskin, Gilbert, Winnsboro, and Wisner.
Grant Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Colfax, Creola, Dry Prong, Georgetown, Montgomery, and Pollock.
Iberia Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Delcambre, Jeanerette, Loreauville, and New Iberia.
Iberville Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Grosse Tete, Maringouin, Plaquemine, Rosedale, St. Gabriel, and White Castle.
Jackson Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Chatham, East Hodge, Eros, Hodge, Jonesboro, North Hodge, and Quitman.
Jefferson Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan, Jean Lafitte, Kenner, and Westwego.
Jefferson Davis Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Elton, Fenton, Jennings, Lake Arthur, and Welsh.
Lafayette Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Lafayette, Scott, and Youngsville.
Lafourche Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Golden Meadow, Lockport, and Thibodaux.
LaSalle Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Jena, Olla, Tullos, and Urania.
Lincoln Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Choudrant, Downsville, Dubach, Grambling, Ruston, Simsboro, and Vienna.
Livingston Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Albany, Denham Springs, French Settlement, Killian, Livingston, Port Vincent, Springfield, and Walker.
Madison Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Delta, Mound, Richmond, and Tallulah.
Morehouse Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Bastrop, Bonita, Collinston, Mer Rouge, and Oak Ridge.
Natchitoches Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Ashland, Campti, Clarence, Goldonna, Natchez, Natchitoches, Powhatan, Provencal, and Robeline.
Orleans Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers New Orleans.
Ouachita Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Monroe, Richwood, Sterlington, and West Monroe.
Plaquemines Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Belle Chasse, Boothville, Buras, Empire, New Orleans Station, and Pointe a la Hache.
Pointe Coupee Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Fordoche, Livonia, Morganza, and New Roads.
Rapides Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Alexandria, Ball, Boyce, Cheneyville, Forest Hill, Glenmora, Lecompte, McNary, Pineville, and Woodworth.
Red River Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Coushatta, Edgefield, Hall Summit, and Martin.
Richland Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Delhi, Mangham, and Rayville.
Sabine Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Converse, Fisher, Florien, Many, Noble, Pleasant Hill, and Zwolle.
St. Bernard Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Arabi, Chalmette, Delacroix, Meraux, Poydras, and Violet.
St. Charles Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Ama, Bayou Gauche, Boutte, Des Allemands, Destrehan, and Hahnville.
St. Helena Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Greensburg and Montpelier.
St. James Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Gramercy and Lutcher.
St. John the Baptist Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Edgard, Garyville, Laplace, Pleasure Bend, Reserve, and Wallace.
St. Landry Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Arnaudville, Cankton, Eunice, Grand Coteau, Krotz Springs, Leonville, Melville, Opelousas, Palmetto, Port Barre, Sunset, and Washington.
St. Martin Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, Henderson, Morgan City, Parks, and St. Martinville.
St. Mary Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Baldwin, Berwick, Franklin, Morgan City, and Patterson.
St. Tammany Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Abita Springs, Covington, Folsom, Madisonville, Mandeville, Pearl River, Slidell, and Sun.
Tangipahoa Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Amite City, Hammond, Independence, Kentwood, Ponchatoula, Roseland, Tangipahoa, and Tickfaw.
Tensas Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Newellton, St. Joseph, and Waterproof.
Terrebonne Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Houma.
Union Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Bernice, Downsville, Farmerville, Junction City, Lillie, Marion, and Spearsville.
Vermilion Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Abbeville, Delcambre, Erath, Gueydan, Kaplan, and Maurice.
Vernon Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Anacoco, DeRidder, Hornbeck, Leesville, New Llano, Rosepine, and Simpson.
Washington Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Angie, Bogalusa, Franklinton, and Varnado.
Webster Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Cotton Valley, Cullen, Dixie Inn, Doyline, Dubberly, Heflin, Minden, Sarepta, Shongaloo, Sibley, and Springhill.
West Baton Rouge Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers Addis, Brusly, and Port Allen.
West Carroll Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Epps, Forest, Kilbourne, Oak Grove, and Pioneer.
West Feliciana Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, phone (844) 244-7871. Covers St. Francisville.
Winn Parish: court help from Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. Free legal aid from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, phone (866) 275-2572. Covers Atlanta, Calvin, Dodson, Sikes, Tullos, and Winnfield.
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Louisiana without a lawyer? Start with Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, run by Law Library of Louisiana (Louisiana Supreme Court), phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. 1 of 64 parishes also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation if you qualify by income.
Does every Louisiana parish have its own self-help center? No. 1 of 64 parishes have local court help listed here. Every other parish is served by Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Louisiana.
Who gives free legal aid in Louisiana? Louisiana is served by 2 federally funded legal aid offices: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation. Each one serves set parishes, so check the listing for your parish. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center? It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid? A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call? Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Louisiana without a lawyer?
Start with Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, run by Law Library of Louisiana (Louisiana Supreme Court), phone (504) 310-2407, email library@lasc.org. 1 of 64 parishes also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation if you qualify by income.
Does every Louisiana parish have its own self-help center?
No. 1 of 64 parishes have local court help listed here. Every other parish is served by Resources for Self-Represented Litigants, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Louisiana.
Who gives free legal aid in Louisiana?
Louisiana is served by 2 federally funded legal aid offices: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation. Each one serves set parishes, so check the listing for your parish. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center?
It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid?
A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.