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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.
Saratoga
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Saratoga County office
142 Regent St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone:
(518) 587-5000
Fax:
(518) 587-3127
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Saratoga Springs office
40 New Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone:
518-587-5188
Phone 2:
315-386-4586
Fax:
518-587-0959
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.
Schenectady
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Schenectady County
1473 Erie Blvd.
Schenectady, NY 12306
Phone:
(518) 372-5667
Fax:
(518) 372-5686
Offers immigration legal services.
Schuyler
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Elmira Office
215 East Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901
Phone:
(607) 734-1647
Fax:
(607) 734-1018
They provide free legal services to low-income residents of Chemung and Schuyler Counties.
Seneca
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Geneva Office
361 South Main Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone:
(315) 781-1465
Phone 2:
(866) 781-5235
Fax:
(315) 781-2565
Serves Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
St. Lawrence
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Canton office
17 Hodskin Street
Canton, NY 13617
Phone:
1-800-822-8283
Phone 2:
315-386-4586
Fax:
315-386-2868
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.
Steuben
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Bath office
16 West William Street
(Postal Address: P.O. Box 272)
Bath, NY 14810
Phone:
607-776-4126
Fax:
607-776-4029
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 Steuben and Allegany counties. Intake is handled over the phone.
Suffolk
L.I. Against Domestic Violence
20 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000
Central Islip, NY 11722
Hotline:
(631) 666-8833 24-hour crisis hotline
Phone:
(631) 666-7181
Fax:
(631) 666-9208
URL:
L.I. Against Domestic Violence provide services to survivors of domestic violence through supportive services including hotline, counseling, vocational training, emergency shelter, prevention and education resources, and legal advocacy. They have one staff attorney who represents victims of domestic violence in family court at no charge in the areas of custody, visitation and child support. They serve Suffolk County.
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. - Islandia office
1757 Veterans Highway – Suite 50
Islandia, NY 11749
Phone:
(631) 232-2400
Phone 2:
(631) 232-2489
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. provides legal assistance and representation for domestic violence victims in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Assistance and representation is provided in family law matters, including orders of protection, child support, custody and visitation. This office serves serves Suffolk county west of Route 112.
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. - Riverhead office
400 West Main Street, Suite 301
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone:
(631) 369-1112
Phone 2:
(631) 369-1612
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. provides legal assistance and representation for domestic violence victims in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Assistance and representation is provided in family law matters, including orders of protection, child support, custody and visitation. This office serves serves Suffolk county east of Route 112.
Sepa Mujer
185 Oval Drive
Islandia, NY 11749
Phone:
631-980-2555
Email:
SEPA Mujer focuses its legal services on relief for immigrant survivors of violence, and provides free legal representation and referrals to support battered immigrant women in leaving abusive relationships. They provide services in English and Spanish.
