Published Dec 16, 2019 | Modified Oct 26, 2020 | Blog
Nearly 15 years after the storm, the toll of Hurricane Katrina continues to plague families and communities in and around New Orleans. Currently, we are working to protect residents devastated by Katrina from whom the state now is unreasonably trying to recoup money...
Between 2012 and 2018, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids almost tripled in Louisiana. The impact of the children in our state, though often unseen, is profound. In 2016, 3,728 children were placed in foster care. SLLS is working to address this issue,...
“Jennifer” came to us scared that she was going to lose her home after her landlord served her an eviction notice. Without enough money to move, pay for storage, or get a new apartment, she feared that she was about to lose everything she owned and become...
Deanna Deanna’s marriage to her husband was full of ups and downs. Her husband was often abusive to her. But she loved him and was committed to making things work. After three years of marriage, they had a beautiful baby boy. Deanna was thrilled. She thought the love...
After serving the Hammond community for over 30 years from its location on Derek Drive in Hammond, LA, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is excited to announce its move to a new standalone facility. SLLS is the largest provider of free legal services for the...
SLLS Helps Prevent an Air Force Veteran from Becoming Homeless Mark* is a proud Air Force veteran. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in the early 1980s, he worked as a mechanic for many years. After Hurricane Katrina, he gutted and rebuilt storm damaged homes to...
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) launches free online forms and information guides to help people clear life's legal hurdles. Live now — online forms and guides for these issues: Unpaid Wages Demand Letter Petition for Judicial Review – Denial of...
SLLS Protects Homes and Savings for Low-Income People When Estelle* walked into our office, she was distraught. At 66 years old, after working hard her entire life, she suddenly faced the possibility of losing her home and her savings. Her health was deteriorating...
Published Jul 12, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2019 CONTACT: Communications@slls.org Baton Rouge, LA—As hurricane season begins, Tropical Storm Barry threatens to bring myriad civil legal problems for Louisiana residents, from accessing critical disaster assistance to securing...
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. Beatrice works part-time as a food pantry clerk at a nonprofit organization. She lives by herself and devotes most of her time...
Published Jun 5, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | 2019 Newsletter
As we observe Older Americans Month, SLLS stands with advocates across the nation to support the legal rights of low-income seniors. With limited resources, many low-income seniors live in poverty, struggling to make ends meet. By providing free legal representation...
