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October 28, 2015Included 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.
Oneida
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Utica office
255 Genesee Street, 2nd FloorUtica, NY 13501-3405
Phone: (315) 793-7000
Phone 2: (877) 203-1062
Fax: (315) 732-3202
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 Utica office serves Herkimer, Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties.
Onondaga
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Syracuse county
472 South Salina StreetSuite # 400
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 703-6600
Fax: (315) 671-0062
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 Syracuse office serves Cayuga and Onondaga counties.
Ontario
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Geneva office
361 South Main StreetGeneva, NY 14456
Phone: (866) 781- LAFL
Phone 2: (315) 781-1465
Fax: (315) 781-2565
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. The Geneva office serves Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties. Intake is handled over the phone.
Orange
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh office
1 Corwin Court, Suite 102Newburgh, NY 12550
Hotline: 1-877-574-8529 (1-877-LSHV-LAW)
Phone: (845) 569-9110
URL: https://lshv.org/
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 Orange 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.
Oswego
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Oswego office
108 West Bridge StreetOswego, NY 13126
Phone: (315) 532-6900
Phone 2: (315) 342-1891
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 Oswego office serves Oswego County.
Otsego
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Otsego County
176 Main St.Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 432-0061
Fax: (607) 431-9303
URL: https://www.ccrcda.org/get-help/
Offers immigration legal services.
Otsego
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Oneonta office
P.O. Box 887Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 433-2220
Phone 2: (800) 821-9895
Fax: (607) 433-1433
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 Oneonta office serves Delaware and Otsego counties.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Otsego county office
Meadows Office Complex, Suite 6140 County Highway 33 West
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607) 286-4044
Fax: (607) 286-4048
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 Otsego county office serves Otsego County.
