Legal Assistance Hotline Operating at Louisiana Bar Center in New Orleans. Attorney Volunteers Needed!

The Louisiana Legal Assistance Call Center operates from Louisiana State Bar Association's Bar Center in New Orleans. The Call Center is staffed Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The number is 1-800-310-7029.

The Call Center is needs attorney volunteers to offer free legal advice to questions about a range of issues. Of particular need are attorneys who can offer a physical presence at the Call Center to provide immediate answers to legal concerns, but attorneys throughout the state can participate by offering to take on cases generated by the Call Center.

Law students are handling call intake. Only non-fee-generating cases are being handled through the Center. Individuals with fee-generating cases are being referred to lawyer referral services. To volunteer to provide legal assistance to storm victims, click here.