Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, serves individuals experiencing poverty across 22 parishes in southeast Louisiana. Founded in 1979 and merging with the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation established in 1967, SLLS employs nearly 100 staff members with hundreds of volunteers. SLLS offers legal assistance to low-income individuals facing a variety of challenges, including domestic violence, foster care, housing instability, homelessness, consumer protection, access to healthcare, and employment and education barriers. Recognizing Louisiana's consistently high poverty rate, the organization aims to provide vital legal aid to roughly 50% of those affected. SLLS prides itself on national leadership in disaster law, providing immediate legal relief following hurricanes, floods, and oil spills. One of SLLS's distinctive features is the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, which advocates for the rights of working individuals statewide. Furthermore, LouisianaLawHelp.org, a website administered by SLLS, serves as a valuable resource, providing legal information and self-help tools to over 150,000 people annually. SLLS also operates a domestic violence hotline offering confidential support to victims. Individuals seeking legal assistance from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation can visit their website, slls.org, or contact them via phone at (504) 522-1060.