Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of 14 counties in New York. This office serves Cattaraugus county. Intake is handled over the phone.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. You can also contact law schools in your area to ask if they have a legal clinic.
Cattaraugus
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Olean office
Chautauqua
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Jamestown office
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of 14 counties in New York. This office serves Chautauqua county. Intake is handled over the phone.
Chemung
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Elmira Office
They provide free legal services to low-income residents of Chemung and Schuyler Counties.
Clinton
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Plattsburgh office
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. provides free legal assistance and representation in civil cases for residents of a 16-county area. The Albany office serves Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties. They have a special domestic violence program to assistant victims with family law and other legal assistance. They provide services in English and in Spanish.
Columbia
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Columbia County office
Offers immigration legal services.
Cortland
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Cortland office
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. provides legal services for civil cases for low-income clients. Some of the legal problems they handle include family matters such as orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody and child support. They also handle other legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, such as problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, immigration and other legal problems. The Cortland office serves Cortland County.