JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana residents in need of legal advice are invited to participate in the annual Lawyers in Libraries program happening in October. The program is done in partnership with the Louisiana Bar Association, the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Library Association. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center opens new clinic in Metairie From Oct. 22 to Oct. 26, the two-hour "Ask-a-Lawyer" sessions, citizens to have one-on-one conversations with legal professionals who can guide them toward needed resources on topics of bankruptcy, collection matters, custody, divorce, evictions, FEMA or disaster benefits, food stamps, foreclosures, housing Medicaid, Social Security, SSI/SSDI, successions, taxes and wills. Upcoming Sessions: Gretna Library – 102 Willow Dr., Gretna Attorney Temia Griffin: 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 Attorney Brittany Carnes Melacon: 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25 Attorney Jordan Giles: 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 North Kenner Library – 1000 Esplanade Ave., Kenner Attorney Barry Ranshi: 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 Attorney Herman Bastian: 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 River Ridge Library – 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge Attorney Maurice Hebert: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 Attorney Peter Meisner: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 East Bank Regional Library – 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie Attorney Mariarenee Contreras: 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 Old Metairie Library – 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie Attorney Mariarenee Contreras: 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21 Attorney Peter Meisner: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 Attorney Amanda Hogue: 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 Attorney Chad Mollere: 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25 Attorney Kelley Mackenroth: 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 Attorney Emily Hager: 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 Library officials said the partnership is critical with nearly 20% of Louisiana's population living below the federal line. The program gives individuals, who can't afford a lawyer, access to free legal aid. Jefferson Parish sees record breaking first day early voting participation The sessions are free and on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is needed. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Man found shot to death in Plum Orchard neighborhood 19-year-old woman found dead in oven in Canada Walmart 'Best-selling pizza' came with cocaine on the side, German police say LIST: Waffles, pancakes recall expanded over potential listeria contamination 'Baywatch' actor Michael Newman dies at 68