Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

New Years Office Closure
2025-12-31 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
🎉 Join us in celebrating the New Year! We will be closed from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026, to ring in the festivities. But don’t worry, we’ll be back and ready to serve you on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM! Mark your calendars! 🗓️✨

Know Your Eviction Rights!
2026-01-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Lafayette City Court, 105 E. Convent St, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Learn more about the Eviction Process and a chance to apply for free civil legal services!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Office Closure
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
🌟 Please note: Our offices will be closed on January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll be back to serve you bright and early on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:30 AM. ✨

LEAP Free Legal Workshop | Workers' Compensation
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
Workers’ compensation is a system designed to provide a safety net for workers who are injured or become ill due to their job. Amber Sheppard will discuss what you need to know about workers’ compensation. After the presentation, you can ask questions as time allows.
These are hosted by LEAP | Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries and the Louisiana Access to Justice Commission.
For more information, please visit www.louisianalawyersinlibraries.org.

LEAP Free Legal Workshop | Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Getting Married Smart
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | LA
During this presentation, Camille Patti will tell you what you should consider before getting married. After the presentation, you can ask questions as time allows.
These are hosted by LEAP | Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries and the Louisiana Access to Justice Commission.
For more information, please visit www.louisianalawyersinlibraries.org.

Presidents' Day Office Closure
2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
✨ Heads up! We will be closed on February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents’ Day! 🇺🇸 Join us again on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Don’t miss out! 🔔

Mardi Gras Office Closure
2026-02-17 | LA
🎉 All offices will be closed on February 17, 2026, to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras! 💜 💚 💛 We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:30 am. 💜 💚 💛

Free Expungement Lunch and Learn CLE - For Local Attorneys
2026-02-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Lafayette Bar Foundation Office, 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
On February 26, 2026, at the Lafayette Bar Foundation office, Lafayette City Court Judge Douglas Saloom and Attorney Lauren Kirichkow with the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana will lead a free lunch-and-learn CLE, covering expungements with a focus on how to complete the Lafayette City Court expungement forms, what charges can be expunged, time limits, In Forma Pauperis (IFP) litigation, the reinstatement of driver’s licenses, and TWIC card denials for individuals reintegrating into our communities after incarceration.
For more information, please reach out to the Lafayette Bar Foundation at marilyn@lafayettebar.org. Visit the event information here.

Lafayette Bar Foundation | Show Me The Money - Child Support Seminar
2026-03-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Lafayette Public LIbrary, 301 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA, United States
The Lafayette Bar Foundation is hosting Attorney Sandra Broussard for a child support Seminar on March 5, 2026. This event is FREE to the public. You will learn about child support, the process of establishing paternity, and locating absent parents.
Details:
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Lafayette Public Library – Main Branch, 301 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA on the second floor.
Please RSVP: 337-237-4700 | marilyn@lafayettebar.org

Law Talks: Expungements | LSBA Louisiana Lawyers in Libraries
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
During this presentation, an attorney from the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana will discuss what you need to know about expungements. After the presentation, you can ask questions as time allows.
Disclaimer: The LSBA’s inclusion of a program in its CLE programming is not to be deemed a statement or an endorsement of the views expressed therein by the LSBA or any member of the LSBA. Speakers on LSBA programs were carefully selected for their knowledge, but neither the LSBA nor the speaker warrant that the presentations or materials were free of errors or will continue to be accurate. Statements in the presentations and their materials should be verified before relying on them. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect opinions of the LSBA, its sections, or committees. Views expressed are those of the authors and contributors only.

ALSC Board of Directors Meeting - March 2026
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
ALSC Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. to discuss routine business matters. The meeting will be held via Zoom or telephone.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84984338427?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 8433 8427
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Join by Phone:
1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 849 8433 8427
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is not open for comments or questions from the public unless specifically requested by a Board member. Therefore, your phone or computer should be muted. In the event of an Executive Session, all non-Board members will be required to disconnect from the meeting.

Office Closure | Good Friday 2026
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
📢 Heads up! All offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. 🌟 We’ll be back to serve you bright and early on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Enjoy your holiday! 🐰 🐣

Office Closure | Memorial Day 2026
2026-05-25 | LA
Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Our offices will be closed on May 25, 2026, to honor and remember. We’ll reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

2026 Disaster Ready Workshop | Lafayette Parish
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Taylor Center, 111 Shirley Picard Dr, Lafayette, LA, 70502, United States

Know your rights after a disaster | DeSoto Parish Library
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Desoto Parish Library, Mansfield Branch, 109 Crosby Street, Mansfield, LA, 71052, United States
Affected by Winter Storm Fern? Join us to learn more about the legal issues that surface after a disaster at the DeSoto Parish Library!

Know your rights after a disaster | Delhi Community Health Unit
2026-06-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Delhi Community Health Unit, 501 Broadway St, Delhi, 71232, United States
Affected by Winter Storm Fern? Join us to learn more about the legal issues that surface after a disaster at the Delhi Community Health Unit!

Know your rights after a disaster | East Carroll Parish Library
2026-06-04 09:00 - 11:00 | East Carroll Parish Library, 109 Sparrow St., Lake Providence, LA, 71254, United States
Affected by Winter Storm Fern? Join us to learn more about the legal issues that surface after a disaster at the East Carroll Parish Library.

Know your rights after a disaster | West Carroll Parish Library
2026-06-04 11:30 - 13:30 | West Carroll Parish Library, 101 Marietta Street, Oak Grove, LA, 71263, United States
Affected by Winter Storm Fern? Join us to learn more about the legal issues that surface after a disaster at the West Carroll Parish Library.

Office Closure | Juneteenth 2026
2026-06-19 | LA
Please note that all offices will be closed this Friday, June 19, 2026, in honor of Juneteenth. We look forward to welcoming you back on Monday, June 22, 2026, bright and early at 8:30 am!

ALSC Quarterly Board Meeting
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
ALSC Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. to discuss routine business matters. The meeting will be held via Zoom or telephone.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87049416865?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 870 4941 6865
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by Phone:
1-646-931-3860
Meeting ID: 870 4941 6865
Press # to skip the prompt for the Host Key
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This meeting is not open for comments or questions from the public unless specifically requested by a Board member. Therefore, your phone or computer should be muted. In the event of an Executive Session, all non-Board members will be required to disconnect from the meeting.

Free Expungement Clinic | For Lafayette City Court Charges Only
2026-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Bar Foundation Office, 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and the Lafayette Bar Foundation are hosting a FREE Expungement Clinic to help individuals remove qualifying criminal records that often create barriers to employment, housing, and economic stability. The clinic is held in honor of the late Judge Jules D. Edwards III, whose lifelong commitment to fairness, rehabilitation, and access to justice helped shape expungement guidance to help participants take meaningful steps towards a fresh start. We are asking for your help to distribute our flyer advertising the event details and expectations!

What: Free Expungement Clinic Honoring the Late Judge Jules D. Edwards IIIWhen: June 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMWhere: Lafayette Bar, 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503

Pre-registration is required to begin the eligibility intake process. Apply at https://linkly.link/2eCom. Space is limited.
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Wills and Successions | North Star Baptist Church Powhatan, LA
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Start Baptist Church, 734 LA HWY 485, Powhatan, LA, 71066, United States
Preserving Inheritance | Learn how to safeguard your legacy.
-KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLSWhether planning ahead or facing title challenges now, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.
-ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALSLearn estate planning essentials and how to address common title issues that can cloud property ownership.
By protecting your assets now, you avoid legal complications and ensure a smoother transition of property to loved ones in the future.
Join us on July 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the North Star Baptist Church, 734 LA HWY 485, Powhatan, LA, to learn more about how to safeguard your legacy.

Office Closure | Independence Day 2026
2026-07-03 | LA
All offices will be closed on July 3, 2026, as we celebrate Independence Day!
We’ll be back and ready to serve you on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Enjoy the holiday! 🇺🇸

Free Wills Drive | War Memorial Civic Center - DeRidder, LA
2026-07-09 09:00 - 23:00 | War Memorial Civic Center, 250 West 7th Street, DeRidder, LA, 70634, United States
Join us for a FREE Wills Drive at the War Memorial Civic Center in DeRidder! If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Nicole LeJeune at 318-319-5704.

Disaster Legal Issues | Town of Washington Community Center - St. Landry Parish
2026-07-14 09:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Town of Washington Community Center, 536 Veterans Memorial Boulvard, Lafayette, LA, 70589, United States
St. Landry and Avoyelles Parish Residents!
We will be set up at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Washington, LA, this Tuesday through Thursday to provide legal education about issues that surface after a disaster. If you were affected by Tropical Storm Arthur or are at the DRC, please stop by our table to learn more!
When: July 14 – 16, 2026 from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Town of Washington Community Center, 536 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Washington, LA 70589.
Learn more about applying for services at www.la-law.org/get-help!

Know Your Eviction Rights | Natchitoches City Court
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Natchitoches City Court, 314 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, United States
Join us on July 15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Natchitoches City Court to learn more about the eviction process and apply for FREE civil legal services!

Wills and Successions | King Solomon Baptist Church Sibley, LA
2026-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | King Solomon Baptist Church, 372 Saltworks Road, Sibley, 71073, United States
Preserving Inheritance | Learn how to safeguard your legacy.

KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS
Whether planning ahead or facing title challenges now, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.

ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS
Learn estate planning essentials and how to address common title issues that can cloud property ownership.
By protecting your assets now, you avoid legal complications and ensure a smoother transition of property to loved ones in the future.

Join us on August 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the King Solomon Baptist Church, 372 Saltworks Road, Sibley, LA, to learn more about how to safeguard your legacy.

Wills and Estates | Vernon Parish Library - Leesville, LA
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA, 71446, United States
Join us to learn more about wills, successions, and estate planning at the Vernon Parish Library on August 20, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. To apply for free civil legal services, visit www.la-law.org/get-help.
