Nearly 600,000 people in Louisiana are estimated to be eligible for expungement of qualifying criminal records. Louisiana’s expungement laws remain among the most complex and restrictive in the country, creating significant barriers for those seeking a fresh start. Demand for…
Our lifeline is at risk We provide free civil legal services to low-income individuals across a 42-parish region, where over 400,000 people are eligible for help. From protecting survivors of domestic violence to defending the rights of seniors, children, and families in crisis - our…
According to a recent press release, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8 percent increase in 2025, which translates to a $56 per month increase in Social Security retirement benefits starting in January 2026. To read more about the…
The Louisiana Blue Tarp Program application period starts November 17, 2025 and is open until November 21, 2025 for St. Landry and Jackson Parishes. Applications accepted through email and mail starts Monday, November 17, 2025 at 8:00AM and will close…
Our impact in 2024 includes over 10,000 persons serviced in our 42-parish service area. Whether it's helping a veteran secure housing, assisting a senior with a benefits appeal, or representing a parent fighting for custody and safety, your partnership ensures…
October is Pro Bono Week nationwide. In 2022, Louisiana's poverty rate was 18.6%, and every dollar spent on Louisiana's civil legal aid services provides $13.28 in immediate and long-term financial benefits to those who qualify for legal help, living up…
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation was named as one of the organizations to support in 2026 by the Caddo Commission committee on September 29, 2025. Read more here.
Washington D.C. - Legal Services Corporation (LSC) released a newsletter regarding the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies proposing $300 Million in funding for LSC, while the Senate Appropriations Committee approved and increase to $566 million…
Our support for legal aid goes beyond services—we uplift clients and communities with compassion, strength, and integrity. See why legal aid matters here.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2025 For more information, contact: Sachida R. Raman Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (866) 275-2572 x1103 Washington, D.C. - President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025. The Administration's…