Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Jefferson Parish (Metairie), Louisiana

Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Jefferson Parish (Metairie): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.

Free legal aid in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

• Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - Gretna office — Serves Jefferson Parish; helps tenants facing eviction. 401 Whitney Ave., Suite 520, Gretna; (504) 374-0977 / (800) 624-4771.

Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.

Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer

If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:

• Louisiana State Bar Association - Lawyer Referral and Information (points to Lafayette Bar Association referral) — (337) 237-4700 (Lafayette Bar Association)

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.