A SELF-HELP RESOURCE CENTER

The 26th Judicial District Court offers a Self-Help Resource in partnership with the Pro Bono Project. SHRC is a place where you can find helpful information and services about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help you complete these forms, answers to general questions about court process or procedure, and help preparing for your day in court.

DISCLAIMER

This website provides legal information to self-represented litigants. This site does NOT provide legal advice about your specific case.  It is always recommended that you seek professional representation if possible. To help find an attorney and additional resources in your area, please look at the Resource List on this page. This guide is meant to help someone who is not represented by a lawyer find the resources needed to hire an attorney. This information is not meant to replace State laws or Court Rules. The purpose of this guide is to give general information.  You have a right to represent yourself in court, but it comes with the responsibility to follow certain court rules and procedures.  If you have any questions, please speak with an attorney about your case.

 If you need to represent yourself, this website can assist you by outlining relevant laws, procedures, and resources. For certain issues, forms are available that you can fill out on your computer and then file with the Clerk of Court. This service in no way constitutes legal representation and is brought to you as a courtesy through the combined efforts of the 26th Judicial District Court and the Louisiana State Bar Association. 

FIND AN ATTORNEY

It is always in your best interest to speak with an attorney about your case.

 For assistance locating an attorney in your area, please visit the Louisiana State Bar Association's Find Legal Help page or call 1-800-421-LSBA (5722).

If you are unable to afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free representation depending on your income and other factors. The following is a list of free or reduced fee legal service providers. Please note that the demand for legal services is extremely high and these organizations may not be able to represent you.

The Judicial System: How it Works Brochure
Representing Yourself in Court
BEST PRACTICES FOR SLR

CENTRAL LOUISIANA

Legal Services of Central Louisiana
(866) 275-2572
www.la-law.org

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA

  • Acadiana Legal Service Corp
(866) 275-2572
www.la-law.org
  • Southwest Law Center
Lake Charles (337) 436-3308
www.swla-law-center.com

NORTH LOUISIANA

Legal Aid of North Louisiana
(866) 275-2572
www.la-law.org

SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
www.slls.org
Baton Rouge         (855) 512-3980
Covington              (800) 891-0076
Hammond             (800) 349-0886 
Harvey                  (800) 624-4771
Houma                  (800) 256-1660
                                         New Orleans         (877) 521-6242

SELF-HELP FORMS
(DOWNLOAD THE FORM TO FILL IT OUT CORRECTLY)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

LOCAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  1. 26th Judicial District Court

    Bossier: (318) 965-2217

    Webster: (318) 371-1311

    Www.26jdc.com

  2. Bossier Parish Clerk of Court

    (318) 965-2336

  3. Webster Parish Clerk of Court

    (318) 371-0366

  4. Bossier and Webster Parishes District Attorney's Office

    (318) 965-2332

    www.26thda.org

  5. 26th JDC Public Defender's Office

    (318) 965-0630

  6. Bossier Parish Library

    (318) 746-1693

    www.bossierlibrary.org

  7. Webster Parish Library

    (318) 371-3080

    www.websterparishlibrary.org

STATE AND GENERAL  RESOURCES

  1. LA.FreeLegalAnswers.org

    An online pro bono program for those who meet financial eligibility requirements.

    la.freelegalanswers.org

  2. Louisiana Law Help

    (online legal information)

    www.LouisianaLawHelp.org

  3. Law Library of Louisiana

    (800) 820-3038

    www.lasc.org/law_library/library_information.asp

  4. Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline

    (855) 4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)

  5. Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline

    (24 Hour Assistance)

    (888) 411-1333

    www.lcadv.org

  6. National Domestic Violence Hotline

    (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

    (800) 787-3224

    www.ndvh.org

  7. Office of Behavioral Health Resources

    new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/98/n/118

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

  1. Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office

    (318) 965-2203

    www.bossiersheriff.com

  2. Webster Parish Sheriff's Office

    (318) 377-1515

    www.webstersheriff.org

  3. Louisiana State Police Troop "G"

    (318) 741-7411

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