The Pro Bono Project (Covington)
Covington Office
About
PBP (Covington)
The Pro Bono Project connects low-income people in the New Orleans and Northshore areas with volunteer lawyers who provide free help for civil legal issues like family law, housing, debt, and estate matters.
Services & Eligibility
To qualify for help from The Pro Bono Project, individuals must live in one of six local parishes, have a civil (not criminal) legal issue, and meet income requirements based on federal poverty guidelines, generally up to 200% of the federal poverty level. The Project does not accept cases involving domestic violence, tort claims, or lawsuits seeking damages, but does not consider citizenship status when determining eligibility.
SERVICES OFFERED
Advocacy Outside of Court
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Issue Spotting & Navigation
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Legal Information & Education
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Advocacy in Court
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Document Preparation
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Legal Advice
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