Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Lafayette Parish (Lafayette), Louisiana
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Lafayette Parish (Lafayette): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Lafayette Parish (Lafayette)
- Acadiana Legal Service Corporation — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents, including wrongful-eviction defense. Lafayette/Administrative office, 1020 Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 (listed as temporarily closed for repairs; staff working remotely). Intake 1-866-ASK-ALSC (1-866-275-2572).
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.