WEATHER ALERT/COURT CLOSURES: 

The following courts/offices have announced closure or adjusted hours early next week because of the predicted inclement weather conditions:

  • The Family Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Will resume operations Jan. 22, unless further extended by the court.
  • 19th Judicial District Court: Closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
  • Baton Rouge City Court: Closed to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, unless further extended by the Order of the Court.
  • EBR Parish Juvenile Court: Closed to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, unless further extended by the Order of the Court.
  • The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. The court will continue to monitor the situation to evaluate if further closures are necessary.
  • EBR Clerk of Court's Office: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to expected weather conditions. Operations are set to resume Wednesday unless otherwise announced.
  • BRBA is closed Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
     
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: BRBA will close Monday in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Online CLE Seminars:  BRBA online CLE offerings can be accessed here!

FREE Legal Counsel Is Available at Ask-A-Lawyer
BRBA members who wish to volunteer can contact Lynn (225-214-5564).
The next scheduled Ask-A-Lawyer will be in 2025.

Pro Bono Project Legal Advice Hotline

The Pro Bono Project provides free advice to low-income individuals in the Greater
Baton Rouge area through its Legal Advice Hotline. To apply for legal advice
through the Pro Bono Project, check out our online application.  Answering these questions
does not mean that your application will be accepted or that anyone is agreeing to be your attorney.

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2025 Bench Bar Conference  

July 16 - 19
The Lodge
Contact Ann K. Gregorie for
sponsorship information:
225-214-5563

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