Expungement Clinics Offer Hope and Fresh Start Disrupting the Poverty Cycle ALSC Pro Bono team sets the tone for summertime by jumping headfirst into the expungement pool. We pulled together several events throughout our service area to address expungement needs,…
Message to Friends and Supporters, In 2023, our focus was on reshaping our processes to create a better future for our client community. The journey began in 2022 with the transformation of our intake system, aimed at expanding access to…
ALSC's Disaster Unit was able to respond quickly to those affected by Hurricane Beryl to meet people where they are! Acadiana Legal Service Corporation offering free legal services to Tropical Storm Beryl victims (ksla.com)
Disaster Unit Managing Attorney, Hailey Barnett, speaks with KATC-TV about homeowners, heirship property issues and disaster recovery. View news story here. The first step in Disaster Recovery is knowing who has record ownership of your home in case a disaster…
When you do what you love, it truly does not feel like work. There is no doubt that our employees are being recognized for their contributions to the legal field while being dedicated to our client communities. Public Interest is…
Insurance is used to protect your person or property in case of loss. In terms of a disaster, having insurance for your home or property is the best way to ensure that you have the financial resources needed to help…
Living in Louisiana, where hurricanes and severe storms are a regular occurrence, it's crucial to ensure your home is adequately prepared to withstand Mother Nature's fury. From strong winds to torrential rains, these storms can wreak havoc on your property…
Access to Justice advances in Beauregard Parish. ALSC participated in the ribbon cutting at the Beauregard Parish Library in November. ALSC, Lagniappe Law Lab, and Louisiana State Bar Association installed a civil legal aid access booth in the DeRidder branch…
Hailey Barnett, Disaster Unit Managing Attorney, spoke to individuals interested in knowing their rights on wills and successions especially during "blue sky," or non-disaster, times. Barnett recommends taking the time to learn and understand Louisiana's laws regarding wills and successions…
ALSC partnered with Louisiana Appleseed and SBP and offered a free legal clinic for disaster survivors in Lake Charles on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The event addressed legal needs to survivors of hurricanes Laura and Delta. Watch Video