Free Legal Aid

for Low-Income People

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) provides free, civil legal aid to low-income people throughout southeast Louisiana.

We fight for fairness for vulnerable people by:

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Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy

The Assistant Director of Litigation and Advocacy will work with the Litigation & Advocacy Director to oversee the development of the firm’s major/complex litigation and law and systems reform advocacy. The focus of this position will be primarily on the firm’s...

Staff Attorney: Disaster Relief – Hurricane Francine

This position will provide legal advice, brief services, and representation to help disaster survivors recover from the impact of Hurricane Francine. Case types include FEMA Claims, assistance with other Disaster Relief Programs, Disaster Food Stamps, Disaster...

Disaster Food Stamps for Hurricane Francine

Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households. DSNAP is approved for these parishes: Ascension Assumption Lafourche St. Charles St. James St. John St. Mary Terrebonne You can apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU...

Disaster Unemployment Benefits for Hurricane Francine

If you lost work or employment in the designated disaster areas due to Hurricane Francine, you can apply for unemployment benefits. Eligible Parishes: Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes....

Replacement Food Stamps for Survivors of Hurricane Francine

If you lost food due to a power outage that lasted for a minimum of 24 consecutive hours, you may be able to replace your food stamps. You must have already been receiving food stamps before the storm. DCFS works with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to obtain...

A huge burden was dropped from my shoulders. I realized how much stress this was to be not only without employment but punished with a huge fee. I am able to now move back to the city and resume my life. Without SLLS and Constance Tullier, my life would never be the same. I wonder how many people end up paying these humongous amounts of money even though this is unjust. I truly hope that Southeast LA Legal Services can keep doing their work and helping people in situations like mine. I’m eternally grateful for this assistance

SLLS helped me in so many ways. First, when I was disapproved for my disability claim, they [were] there to assist me… They work to help the veterans, and that means so much to me.

Seven offices located across 22 parishes in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hahnville, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans.

No matter what challenges our communities face, we work every day to increase access to justice and help vulnerable people clear life’s legal hurdles.

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You can help give a voice to low-income people by supporting our efforts to increase access to the justice system. Take action today by donating, signing up to volunteer, or joining our team!