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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.
Saratoga
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Saratoga County office
142 Regent StSaratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 587-5000
Fax: (518) 587-3127
URL: https://www.ccrcda.org/get-help/
Provides immigration-related legal services by appointment. Services include consultation, counseling, and preparation of petitions and applications for, among other benefits, lawful permanent residency and U.S. citizenship.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Saratoga Springs office
40 New StreetSaratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 518-587-5188
Phone 2: 315-386-4586
Fax: 518-587-0959
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.
Schenectady
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany - Schenectady County
1473 Erie Blvd.Schenectady, NY 12306
Phone: (518) 372-5667
Fax: (518) 372-5686
URL: https://www.ccrcda.org/get-help/
Offers immigration legal services.
Schuyler
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Elmira Office
215 East Church StreetElmira, NY 14901
Phone: (607) 734-1647
Fax: (607) 734-1018
URL: http://www.lawny.org/
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 StreetGeneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-1465
Phone 2: (866) 781-5235
Fax: (315) 781-2565
URL: https://www.lawny.org/
Serves Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates Counties.
St. Lawrence
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. - Canton office
17 Hodskin StreetCanton, NY 13617
Phone: 1-800-822-8283
Phone 2: 315-386-4586
Fax: 315-386-2868
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.
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
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 Steuben and Allegany counties. Intake is handled over the phone.
Suffolk
L.I. Against Domestic Violence
20 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000Central Islip, NY 11722
Hotline: (631) 666-8833 24-hour crisis hotline
Phone: (631) 666-7181
Fax: (631) 666-9208
URL: https://liadv.org/
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.
Legal Services of Long Island – Eastern Suffolk County Office
400 West Main Street, Suite 200Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 369-1112
URL: http://www.legalservicesli.org
Legal Services of Long Island, formerly Nassau Suffolk Law Services, provides free legal services in a range of civil cases. Their Domestic Violence Project helps Suffolk County survivors of domestic violence in family law matters, including obtaining orders of protection and custody. To obtain legal representation from Legal Services, you will need to go through one of their advocacy agencies: Brighter Tomorrows at (631) 395-1800 or The Retreat at (631) 329-2200.
Legal Services of Long Island – Western Suffolk County Office
1757 Veterans Highway, Suite 50Islandia, NY 11749
Phone: (631) 232-2400
URL: http://www.legalservicesli.org
Legal Services of Long Island, formerly Nassau Suffolk Law Services, provides free legal services in a range of civil cases. Their Domestic Violence Project helps Suffolk County survivors of domestic violence in family law matters, including obtaining orders of protection and custody. To obtain legal representation from Legal Services, you will need to go through one of their advocacy agencies: Brighter Tomorrows at (631) 395-1800 or The Retreat at (631) 329-2200.
Sepa Mujer
185 Oval DriveIslandia, NY 11749
Phone: 631-980-2555
URL: https://www.sepamujer.org/
Email: info@sepamujer.org
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.
