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LawHelp.org/NY — is a directory for finding free legal services statewide. You can choose among several legal topics, including:- Housing
- Immigration
- Civil rights
- Taxes
- Public benefits, such as social security
- Wills, guardianships, and other life planning needs
- Seniors
| Legal Services for New York City — provides civil (non-criminally related) legal services for NYC’s low-income communities. The attorneys represent clients in court, provide advice or referral information, assist clients with community economic development, hold community workshops on legal issues, and provide professional training. The website offers information on:- Offices in all five boroughs
- Services to the elderly
- Program help lines
| Legal Aid Society of New York (City) — provides civil, criminal, and juvenile services to low-income clients in New York City. The criminal division alone annually represents clients in approximately 220,000 indigent criminal cases, making it the primary public defender in New York City. The website details the services offered and includes:- A self-help guide to common problems in housing, employment, benefits and domestic violence
- FAQ on juvenile rights
- FAQ on Child Protective Services
- Hotline information, including immigration and homeless rights
- Information on the Prisoners’ Rights Project
| HIV Law Project — dedicates services to low-income New Yorkers who are HIV-positive, especially women and people of color. The project helps clients with housing, family, and health benefits problems.
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