Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (West Bank Office in Harvey)

Who We Are

SLLS is a non-profit law office which has served low-income community residents since 1979.  SLLS provides free services to eligible people through its staff and volunteer attorneys.  SLLS works with community groups and social service agencies to give up-to-date information about legal issues affecting the poor in Louisiana.  SLLS also collaborates with other legal advocacy organizations around the state and nationally in litigation and educational efforts to protect the legal rights of the poor and to improve their lives.  The Harvey office of SLLS handles cases in the parishes of St. Charles and Jefferson.  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Harvey, Houma and New Orleans. SLLS’ six offices provide civil legal assistance to low-income people across a 22-parish area. See www.slls.org to find the SLLS office that serves your parish. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation offers free legal aid for most civil problems, including family, domestic violence, landlord-tenant, food stamps, welfare, health, disability benefits, bankruptcy, consumer, employment and tax cases. SLLS does not handle criminal, prisoner and personal injury cases.

SLLS only offers legal representation in Louisiana

Who We Serve

Area(s): Jefferson Parish, Saint Charles Parish

Additional Service Area Info

This office handles cases from West Bank Jefferson Parish residents. East Bank residents should call the main office in downtown New Orleans.

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Income Guidelines

Exceptions available up to 187.5% of poverty level.

Your family’s income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level

125

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: Prisoner

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Representation
• Brief Advice or Service
• Self-Help Materials