Southwest Louisiana Law Center

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SWLA

The Southwest Louisiana Law Center is a nonprofit public interest law firm based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It provides affordable and accessible legal services to individuals and families in need, with a focus on civil matters such as family law, housing, consumer rights, and successions. The center also engages in community education and legal outreach to promote justice and equity.

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(337) 436-3308

https://www.swla-law-center.com/

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Services & Eligibility

The Law Center serves individuals who may not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford traditional attorney fees. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale based on income, and eligibility depends on the type of legal issue and the client’s financial situation.

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SERVICES OFFERED

Legal problem types handled

Domestic Violence & Abuse

Divorce

Child Custody & Visitation

Emancipation Of A Minor

Parental Rights (& Termination)

Foreclosure On A Home

Loans, Contracts, & Scams After A Disaster

Loans

Bankruptcy

Mortgages & Other Financing For A Home

Mortgages For Veterans

Disability Rights & Discrimination

Disability Issues & Rights

Housing After A Disaster

Housing Discrimination & Domestic Violence

Housing Assistance, Public Housing, & Subsidized Housing

Discrimination Around Housing

Renting Or Leasing A Home

Eviction From A Home

Public Benefits For Individuals After A Disaster

Public Benefits For Immigrants

Public Benefits For Veterans & Military

Hearings Challenging Public Benefits Decisions

Administrative Agency Requests & Hearings

Homelessness & Housing Insecurity

Paying For Medical Care

Taking Leave For Family & Medical Reasons

Taking Care Of Sick Or Disabled Family

Wage Payment, Hours, & Breaks At Work

Health Issues From Living Conditions

Health Benefits For Military & Veterans

Immigrants' Access To Health Care

Workers With Health Or Disability Issues

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, & Settlements

Taxes

Tax Relief After A Disaster

Education Issues After A Disaster

Discipline, Expulsion, or Suspension From School

Disability Public Benefits

Health Public Benefits & Medical Assistance Programs

Credit Practices & Credit Reports

Driver's Licenses Or Permits

Employment Discrimination

Discrimination Around Work & Employment

Criminal Records

Making A Will & Estate Plan

Dealing With Another Person's Estate After They Die

Going To Court & Dealing With Procedure

Child Abuse & Neglect

Asking A Landlord For Repairs

Care For A Specific Condition Or Disability

Disaster Relief

Debt & Lending Money

Discrimination & Rights Around Education

Drafting & Signing A Will

Family Issues After A Disaster

Food & Cash Benefits

Getting A Restraining Or Protection Order

Getting & Having A Lawyer

Insurance Claims After A Disaster

Other Issues After A Disaster

Licenses for Working & Driving

Immigrants' Rights

Legal Help Resources To Deal With Legal Issues

Medical Records & Privacy

Marriage & Civil Unions

Paying For Education

Problems With Living Conditions

Unemployment Benefits, Compensation, & Insurance

Updating a Will Through A Codicil

Working Conditions That Are Unsafe Or Unhealthy

Parishes served

Calcasieu

Cameron

Jefferson Davis

Beauregard

Allen

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