New York City Legal Assistance

Updated:

October 28, 2015

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.

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Bronx Legal Services

349 East 149th St., 10th floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 928-3700
URL: http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/index.php?option=com_content&%3Btask=view&…

Offers free civil legal advice and representation in the areas of Public Benefits, Family Law, Immigration, and Education Law. They serve the Bronx only.

BronxWorks - Burnside Avenue Office

2070 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: 718-731-3114
Fax: 718-901-1586
URL: https://bronxworks.org/our-services/immigration-services/

They provide help with filing and processing Immigrant Visa Applications, assistance with renewing employment authorization cards, green cards, and temporary protected status, assistance with filing naturalization and citizenship applications, assistance with processing deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) applications, legal representation before U.S. citizenship and immigration Services and the immigration court, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes, civics classes, counseling on resources for housing, financial, and health needs. Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese dialects, French, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Garifuna, and Ibo. There are many other office locations in the Bronx, which you can find here: http://www.bronxworks.org/office-listings

Her Justice - Bronx office

Bronx Family Justice Center
198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (212) 695-3800
Fax: 212.695.9519
URL: https://herjustice.org/

Her Justice provides free legal help in family law, divorce and immigration to low-income women living in New York City. Most of our clients are survivors of domestic violence, though this is not a requirement. Services may include: Legal information, advice and referrals; Brief services (for example, drafting petitions and answers); Attorney representation.

Legal Aid Society - Bronx Neighborhood Office

260 E. 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 991-4600
Phone 2: (718) 842-2867
URL: https://legalaidnyc.org/en/las/findus/locations/thebronx/bronxneighborhoodoffice…

The Legal Aid Society's Bronx Neighborhood Office provides assistance with civil cases including: divorce and related issues, custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence related immigration relief, guardianships and adoptions; Prevention of eviction, denial of access to public or government-subsidized housing or shelter, representation of tenant groups, illegal foreclosure and housing code violations; Public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Social Security disability and non-disability issues, foster care benefits, unemployment insurance benefits. Intake is done over the phone. They serve the Bronx.

Legal Services NYC - Bronx

349 East 149th St., 10th floor
(Courthouse Office: 1118 Grand Concourse, Suite 370)
Bronx, NY 10451
Hotline: Citywide Legal Assistance Hotline: 917-661-4500
Phone: (718) 928-3700
Phone 2: Courthouse Office: (718) 928-3700
Fax: (718) 402-7566
URL: https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/?option=com_content&task=view&id=87&Itemid=128

Legal Services NYC - Bronx's areas of priority and special projects include: Housing; Government Benefits; Family Law (including domestic violence); Education Law; Consumer Law; Employment Law; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Immigration; Foreclosure Prevention (Bronx Foreclosure Center is located at 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451)

New York City Family Justice Center - Bronx

198 East 161st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 508-1222
URL: https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page

The FJCs provide many criminal justice, civil legal, and social services in one location to victims/survivors of domestic violence, trafficking and elder abuse. Services include safety planning and risk assessment, counseling for victims and their children, civil legal assistance on immigration and family court matters, meeting with a prosecutor, accessing shelter, applying for housing and financial assistance, filing police reports, language interpretation, and a wide-range of self-sufficiency services including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, financial literacy and counseling, computer skills classes, and many other services. Each FJC has a Children’s Room where children ages 3 and up can play in a safe and supervised space while their parents receive services. Appointments are not needed - you may just walk in to the FJC Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. To see a list of agencies that are housed at the FJC, see here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/downloads/pdf/NYCFJC_List_Services.pdf

Upsolve

349 East 149th Street, 10th Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 928-3700
URL: https://upsolve.org/

Upsolve is a legal aid clinic in New York City. It provides bankruptcy help to low-income clients. Upsolve serves residents in New York City.

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