Lake Charles is in Calcasieu Parish.

Probate in Calcasieu Parish

Probate Court Record

Calcasieu Parish District Court

Calcasieu Parish · 14th Judicial District

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Office

1000 Ryan Street, Suite 5, Lake Charles, LA 70601

E-filing

Optional

Filing in person

Walk-ins accepted

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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