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Equal Justice for All in Southeast Louisiana
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal aid to low-income individuals in New Orleans, Louisiana, and across 22 surrounding parishes. Established in 1979, SLLS has grown to become the largest provider of civil legal aid in the state. The organization’s mission is to achieve justice for low-income people by enforcing and defending their legal rights through civil legal representation, advocacy, and community education. SLLS believes that no one should be denied justice simply because they cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Critical Legal Assistance
SLLS handles a wide range of civil legal issues that affect the basic needs of vulnerable populations. Their services include:
- Family Law: protecting victims of domestic violence through protective orders and divorce proceedings, and assisting with child custody matters.
- Housing: defending tenants against wrongful evictions, addressing uninhabitable living conditions, and preventing homelessness.
- Public Benefits: helping individuals access and maintain essential benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security.
- Consumer Law: fighting predatory lending practices, assisting with bankruptcy, and protecting against debt collection harassment.
- Employment: representing workers in wage theft claims and other employment disputes.
Community-Centered Advocacy
With a main office located on Poydras Street in the Central Business District, SLLS is a vital resource for the New Orleans community. The organization is funded by the Legal Services Corporation and various other grants and donations, allowing them to offer their services completely free of charge to eligible clients. The staff comprises dedicated attorneys and volunteers who work tirelessly to remove legal barriers to employment, housing, and healthcare. If you need to find a lawyer but cannot afford private counsel, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is there to ensure your voice is heard in the legal system.
Specializing In
Civil Legal Aid, Domestic Violence Protection, Eviction Defense, Public Benefits
Address & Location
Located in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD) in downtown New Orleans, adjacent to major civic landmarks.
Building Location
This office is housed within Orleans Tower, a prominent 20-story international style commercial skyscraper. The building features a distinctive black aluminum and glass facade and is situated near the Caesars Superdome.
Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of Orleans Tower, proceed past security in the lobby, and take the passenger elevator to the 6th floor to locate Suite 600.
Parking Details
The building offers 16 reserved free visitor parking spaces on the side of the building (for up to one hour), with additional paid parking available in the attached 8-story parking garage.
Public Transit
Served by New Orleans RTA Route 46 (Union Passenger Terminal); nearest stop is at Poydras Street Station.
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