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EspañolThey provide legal assistance and representation in a wide range of affirmative applications for immigration relief: Naturalization/citizenship, Family reunification, Employment authorization, Political asylum, T (trafficking victim) visas, U (crime witness/victim) visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protection, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). There is a non-refundable $50 consultation fee related to affirmative filings. Fee waivers may be obtained upon providing proof of financial hardship. Immigration legal services are only available for clients residing in Brooklyn or Queens.Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Italian, Polish, Chinese Dialects
Legal Assistance
Updated:
October 28, 2015Included 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.
Kings
Catholic Migration Services - Brooklyn office
191 Joralemon Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(718) 236-3000
Her Justice - Brooklyn office
Brooklyn Family Justice Center
350 Jay Street, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(212) 695-3800
Fax:
212.695.9519
Her Justice provides free legal help in family law, divorce and immigration to low-income women living in New York City. Most of our clients are survivors of domestic violence, though this is not a requirement. Services may include: Legal information, advice and referrals; Brief services (for example, drafting petitions and answers); Attorney representation.
Kayama
1404 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone:
800-932-8589
Phone 2:
(718) 692-1876
Fax:
(718) 692-2774
Email:
Kayama is a not-for-profit organization for Jewish people that helps them obtain a “get,” which is a Jewish religious divorce. (They do not help with civil, non-religious divorces.) There is no charge for their services. They help people in all states, all countries.
Legal Aid Society - Brooklyn Neighborhood Office
111 Livingston Street, 7th Fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(718) 722-3100
The Legal Aid Society’s Brooklyn Neighborhood Office provides legal assistance and representation for residents of Brooklyn. They assist with a variety of cases including: Divorce and related issues, custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence related immigration relief, guardianships and adoptions; Prevention of eviction, denial of access to public or government-subsidized housing or shelter, representation of tenant groups, illegal foreclosure and housing code violations; Public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Social Security disability and non-disability issues, foster care benefits, unemployment insurance benefits. Additional office for people over age 60:(718) 645-3111, http://www.legal-aid.org/en/las/findus/locations/brooklyn/brooklynoffice…
Legal Services NYC - Brooklyn offices
South Brooklyn: 105 Court Street, 3rd Floor
Central Brooklyn: 1360 Fulton Street, Suite 301
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (South Bklyn office); 11216 (Central Bklyn office)
Hotline:
Citywide Legal Assistance Hotline: 917-661-4500
Phone:
South Brooklyn: (718) 237-5500
Phone 2:
Central Brooklyn: (718) 636-1155
Legal Services NYC - Brooklyn’s areas of priority and special projects include: Areas of Priority and Special Projects Include: Housing law; Family law (including domestic violence); Government Benefits; HIV/AIDS; Consumer law; Employment law; Health law; Education law; Rights of People with Disabilities; Community Education & Empowerment; Taxpayer Assistance; Immigration law; Foreclosure Prevention; Child Care.
New York City Family Justice Center - Brooklyn
350 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(718) 250-5111 - press 6
The FJCs provide many criminal justice, civil legal, and social services in one location to victims/survivors of domestic violence, trafficking and elder abuse. Services include safety planning and risk assessment, counseling for victims and their children, civil legal assistance on immigration and family court matters, meeting with a prosecutor, accessing shelter, applying for housing and financial assistance, filing police reports, language interpretation, and a wide-range of self-sufficiency services including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, financial literacy and counseling, computer skills classes, and many other services. Each FJC has a Children’s Room where children ages 3 and up can play in a safe and supervised space while their parents receive services. Appointments are not needed - you may just walk in to the FJC Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. To see a list of agencies that are housed at the FJC, see here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/downloads/pdf/NYCFJC_List_Services.pdf
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence
Phone:
(718) 302-4073
Fax:
(718) 302-9090
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence provides services to assist domestic violence victims, including: crisis intervention, counseling, emergency assistance, criminal justice advocacy, assistance in filing orders of protection, and direct representation and legal advocacy in family offense, custody/visitation, matrimonial cases, and domestic violence-based immigration relief.
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Law Project
210 Joralemon, Suite 608
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
718.834.7430 x10
Safe Horizon’s Domestic Violence Law Project (DVLP) provides free representation to thousands of low-income and indigent victims of violence throughout NYC in orders of protection, custody, support, and divorce proceedings. DVLP attorneys also advocate for clients within the criminal justice system.
Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project
50 Court St., 8th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(718) 943-8632
Phone 2:
(718) 943-8652 (Anti-Trafficking Program)
Safe Horizon’s Immigration Law Project (ILP) provides free and low-cost services throughout NYC to victims of crime, torture, and abuse in immigration proceedings. ILP has represented hundreds of victims of violence in Violence Against Women Act self-petitions and adjustment proceedings as well as gender-based asylum claims. Se habla español.
Sanctuary For Families, Inc. - Brooklyn Family Justice Center
350 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
718-250-5111 (Family Justice Center)
Phone 2:
212-349-6000 (main office for Sanctuary for Families)
Sanctuary for Families provides domestic violence victims, sex trafficking victims, and their children with a range of comprehensive services. These services are provided in four boroughs; Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. Some of the services that are offered are clinical services, legal services (including family law, matrimonial law, and immigration law and more), shelter services and children’s programs, etc. Services are also provided in Spanish.
South Brooklyn Legal Services, Corporation B
105 Court Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone:
(718) 237-5500
Phone 2:
(718) 237-5563
South Brooklyn Legal Services provides legal assistance to domestic violence victims and low-income residents of Brooklyn. They provide assistance with cases such as orders of protection, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, divorce, immigration issues related to domestic violence, economic and housing issues related to domestic violence, ACS, Foster Care and termination of parental rights.
