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...
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. When Ms. Mable decided to move out of Mississippi, she was looking forward to a peaceful retirement in her hometown of St. Rose...
In the wake of her adult daughter’s sudden death, Margaret* knew she had to be strong despite the heartbreak she felt over losing her child. Her 3 year old granddaughter Sophia, now orphaned with no other family to step in, needed her. “Margaret” tried to enroll...
Published May 1, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | News
GiveNOLA Day is May 7, 2019 Thank you for your commitment to increasing access to justice for all! We hope you will show your support for our mission this year by making a donation to SLLS on GiveNOLA Day. What is GiveNOLA Day? An initiative of the Greater New...
Published Apr 30, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | 2019 Newsletter
For the last several decades, Louisiana’s held the title of "mass incarceration capital of the world." Sadly, one out of every two people released from prison in Louisiana will return back shortly after within a five year time span. Even worse, one in...
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names and other identifying information of the individuals portrayed were changed to protect our client’s identity. Gene hoped to build a better life for himself. When he was a teenager he was charged with a misdemeanor and was sent to...
This month, we’re kicking off a new “Did You Know?” series to share information about work and services available for vulnerable people in the communities we serve. Did You Know? Income Tax 101 Tax season is a stressful time of year. That’s why...
Last week, a Times-Picayune’s front page article revealed that in 75% of civil cases in Louisiana, one or both parties are forced to represent themselves in court because they cannot afford an attorney. Louisiana is one of only three states in the...
Published Mar 8, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | News
The Southeast Louisiana Legal Services’ (SLLS) Northshore Pro Bono Project celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in Covington, La. The event commemorated the untiring efforts of dedicated pro bono attorneys who have volunteered their time and skills...
