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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to 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 with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Cattaraugus
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Olean office
103 South Barry StreetOlean, NY 14760
Phone: (888) 767-1950
Phone 2: (716) 373-4701
Fax: (716) 373-7771
URL: https://www.lawny.org/
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.
Chautauqua
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Jamestown office
115 East Third StreetJamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 716.664.4535
Fax: 716.664.7179
URL: https://www.lawny.org/
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
215 East Church Steet, Suite 301Elmira, NY 14901
Phone: (607) 734-1647
Fax: (607)734-1018
URL: https://www.lawny.org/
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
100 Court StreetPlattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 1-800-722-7380
Phone 2: 518-563-4022
Fax: 518-563-4058
URL: https://www.lasnny.org/
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
431 East Allen St.Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (518) 828-8660
Fax: (518) 828-4016
URL: https://www.ccrcda.org/get-help/
Offers immigration legal services.
Cortland
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Cortland office
111 Port Watson StreetCortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 428-8400
Fax: (607) 753-7257
URL: https://www.lasmny.org/
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.
