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Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) – Legal Assistance (including Disaster Recovery)

Description
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) is a private, non-profit law firm, providing free legal assistance in civil cases and community education to the low-income communities throughout 42 parishes in south, central, and north Louisiana." "We serve vulnerable individuals and families facing urgent civil legal issues who cannot afford an attorney." "When a natural disaster occurs, the aftermath can be overwhelming. We offer legal support to help you handle issues like property damage, insurance claims, and lost documents, so you can rebuild." "All applicants for legal services must first complete an eligibility check." "Please note that filling out an online application does not make you a client of any legal aid program in Louisiana and does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
Requirements
  • Must be seeking civil legal help and be unable to afford an attorney ("We serve vulnerable individuals and families facing urgent civil legal issues who cannot afford an attorney.")
  • Must complete an eligibility check before receiving services ("All applicants for legal services must first complete an eligibility check.")
  • Submitting an online application is only the first step and does not create an attorney-client relationship ("filling out an online application does not make you a client... and does not establish an attorney-client relationship.")
  • Intake appointments may be required to complete the application ("Intake appointments are scheduled to complete the application process.")
How to get help
Apply online Recommended

Submit an intake request through Acadiana Legal Service Corporation’s online portal at any time. The intake process starts with an eligibility check; if eligible, an intake appointment may be scheduled to finish the application and determine whether ALSC can take the case.

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Call intake line

Call Acadiana Legal Service Corporation during intake hours to start an application and speak with an intake representative. Intake phone hours are Monday–Wednesday 9:00 am–12:00 pm and Thursday 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.

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1-866-ASK-ALSC

Visit an ALSC office

Use ALSC’s contact page to find the office serving your parish and apply in person.

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Check eligibility guidelines

Review Acadiana Legal Service Corporation’s eligibility guidelines to confirm financial eligibility before applying.

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Eligibility
States
LA