Legal Aid & Resources in Louisiana
Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Louisiana residents.
Louisiana Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Louisiana residents.
Free civil legal aid to low-income residents across 22 parishes in southeast Louisiana through six regional offices.
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC)Free civil legal services for low-income individuals and families across 42 parishes in north, central, and southwest Louisiana.
The Pro Bono ProjectConnects low-income residents in the Greater New Orleans area with volunteer attorneys for free civil legal help.
LouisianaLawHelpStatewide legal information portal with self-help guides, court forms, referrals, and links to free legal programs.
Louisiana Bar FoundationLargest state funder of civil legal aid in Louisiana — funds 70+ organizations providing free legal help to families in need.
Louisiana Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Louisiana.
Courts
Official portal for Louisiana's highest court — the final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Louisiana Judicial BranchOverview of the Louisiana court system including 43 district courts, 5 courts of appeal, and specialty courts organized by parish.
Louisiana Courts of AppealFive circuit courts of appeal handling appeals from district courts across Louisiana's parishes.
Louisiana Court of Criminal Appeals (Fifth Circuit)Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal — one of five appellate circuits serving parishes in the greater New Orleans area.
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Verify a Louisiana Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Search for any Louisiana attorney by name or location and verify their membership status with the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB)Investigates attorney misconduct complaints and recommends discipline to the Louisiana Supreme Court. File a complaint or check disciplinary history.
Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)Professional organization for Louisiana attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Statewide Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar AdmissionsAdministers the Louisiana bar exam and evaluates character and fitness of applicants seeking to practice in the state.
LADB Attorney Status SearchCheck any Louisiana attorney's disciplinary status and public complaint history through the Disciplinary Board.
Louisiana Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys statewide. Call 1-800-421-LSBA (5722) for a referral.