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EspañolLegal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of 14 counties in New York. The Geneva office serves Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties. Intake is handled over the phone.
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.
Wayne
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
Westchester
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley - Mount Vernon office
100 East First St., Suite 810
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Hotline:
1-877-574-8529 (1-877-LSHV-LAW)
Phone:
(914) 813-6880
URL:
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides civil legal services to low-income people in all seven counties of the Hudson Valley including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. This office serves Westchester County. Domestic violence services they provide include advocacy and representation for survivors including orders of protection, child/spousal support, child custody and visitation, and referrals for other issues related to safety and support.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley - Peekskill office
1 Park Place, 3rd FL
Peekskill, NY 10566
Hotline:
1-877-574-8529 (1-877-LSHV-LAW)
Phone:
(914) 949-1305 x159
Phone 2:
(914) 402-2192
URL:
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides civil legal services to low-income people in all seven counties of the Hudson Valley including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. This office serves Westchester County. Domestic violence services they provide include advocacy and representation for survivors including orders of protection, child/spousal support, child custody and visitation, and referrals for other issues related to safety and support.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley - White Plains office
90 Maple Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
Hotline:
1-877-574-8529 (1-877-LSHV-LAW)
Phone:
(914) 949-1305
URL:
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides civil legal services to low-income people in all seven counties of the Hudson Valley including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. This office serves Westchester County. Domestic violence services they provide include advocacy and representation for survivors including orders of protection, child/spousal support, child custody and visitation, and referrals for other issues related to safety and support.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley - Yonkers office
30 South Broadway, 6th FL
Yonkers, NY 10701
Hotline:
1-877-574-8529 (1-877-LSHV-LAW)
Phone:
(914) 376-3757
URL:
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides civil legal services to low-income people in all seven counties of the Hudson Valley including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. This office serves Westchester County. Domestic violence services they provide include advocacy and representation for survivors including orders of protection, child/spousal support, child custody and visitation, and referrals for other issues related to safety and support.
My Sisters' Place - White Plains office
One Water Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Hotline:
(800) 298-SAFE (7233)
Phone:
(914) 683-1333
Fax:
(914) 683-1412
URL:
Email:
Through direct services, we support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking, in seeking safety, self-determination, and justice. We offer: Residential Services; Support Services; Counseling Services; Community Counseling and Advocacy; Children’s Counseling; Child Care Services; MSP/Child Protective Services Collaboration. We also provide the legal services and representation for family law matters (orders of protection, custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support, and abuse and neglect matters) in all Westchester County family courts. Immigration law attorneys assist clients with green cards, work permits, and other immigration benefits that will allow them to stay in the United States legally, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, Petitions for U (U visa) and T (T Visa) Nonimmigrant Status, Battered Spouse Waivers, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Asylum cases.
My Sisters' Place - Yonkers office
Yonkers, NY
Hotline:
(800) 298-SAFE (7233)
Phone:
914-358-0333
Fax:
914-965-7902
URL:
Email:
Through direct services, we support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking, in seeking safety, self-determination, and justice. We offer: Residential Services; Support Services; Counseling Services; Community Counseling and Advocacy; Children’s Counseling; Child Care Services; MSP/Child Protective Services Collaboration. We also provide the legal services and representation for family law matters (orders of protection, custody and visitation rights, child and spousal support, and abuse and neglect matters) in all Westchester County family courts. Immigration law attorneys assist clients with green cards, work permits, and other immigration benefits that will allow them to stay in the United States legally, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, Petitions for U (U visa) and T (T Visa) Nonimmigrant Status, Battered Spouse Waivers, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Asylum cases.
Pace Women’s Justice Center
Pace Law School
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
Hotline:
(914) 287-0739
Phone:
(914) 422-4069
Fax:
(914) 422-4102
Pace Women’s Justice Center provides services primarily for domestic violence clients in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Services include direct legal representation in family law and domestic violence-related civil matters for domestic victims/survivors and elder abuse victims including: orders of protection, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support or maintenance, property issues, divorce, immigration, and other matters. For Westchester residents, they also have the “Moderate Means Matrimonial Panel,” which are for people who earn too much for free legal services but cannot afford to pay a private attorney. Clients are screened based on income and, if accepted, are referred to an attorney who will represent them at a substantially reduced rate.
Pace Women’s Justice Center - Yonkers Family Court Legal Program
Yonkers Family Court
53 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Hotline:
(914) 287-0739 (leave a message and they will return the call within 24-36 hrs)
Phone:
914-231-2886
Pace Women’s Justice Center provides services primarily for domestic violence clients in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Services include direct legal representation in family law and domestic violence-related civil matters for domestic victims/survivors and elder abuse victims. This office is a walk-in office in the Yonkers Family Courts for domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection, custody and child support. In addition, there is a Legal Helpline (listed above) where callers can receive legal information and referrals.
The Coalition for Family Justice, Inc.
821 North Broadway
Irvington, NY 10533
Phone:
(914) 591-5753
URL:
Email:
Holds monthly meetings with lawyers on topics of divorce, custody and child support (charges $10/meeting); provides crisis intervention, financial guidance/planning, court accompaniment, and other help to pro se litigants. They do not provide legal representation in court cases. They serve the Westchester/New York Metropolitan area.
