Legal

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The Legal Aid Society

Free legal aid for low-income New Yorkers, currently remote, variety of legal services. Best legal service to use in the Bronx.

Call office in patient’s area to get connected to legal expert in desired area

Bronx neighborhood office: 718-991-4758

 

Law Help NY

Directory of lawyers in New York who can provide free services to low-income clients, and directory of easily understandable legal information by subject

Search lawyer directory or legal information directory for help with patient’s issue

Phone hotlines for other agencies listed here

 

Legal Services NYC

Free legal representation targeting common issues faced by low-income populations across the 5 boroughs.

Call office from M-F 9:30 – 4 to speak to an intake officer

Bronx office: 917-661-4500

 

BronxWorks

Free legal help with applying for public benefits, immigration services, eviction prevention, and crime and domestic violence victims law.

Contact BronxWorks Director of Legal Services to get connected to legal help

Arturo Lopez, Director of Legal Services: 718-508-3091, alopez@bronxworks.org

 

New York Legal Assistance Group

Free civil legal services and financial counseling for low-income residents of New York

Follow instructions here about how to contact NY LAG for each specific issue

See “next steps” column

Catholic Charities – Immigration Legal Services

Legal consultation and representation for documented and undocumented immigrants. General consultation fee is $50 but may be waived depending on need

Contact Catholic Charities to find out next steps for immigration legal questions. They will provide information and referral for where to go/who to talk to, not legal advice itself.

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services: 212-419-3700, immigration.services@archny.org

 

 

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs (NAICA)

Free eviction prevention legal services for low-income families /individuals at-risk of losing their homes

Contact NAICA legal office to get patient connection to eviction prevention services. See list here of documents that patient needs to provide to receive free housing legal help.

Housing Legal Office: phone 718-538-3344 ext. 100 or 117, fax 718-537-3195, info@naicany.org

 

Weill Cornell Community Clinic 505 E. 70th St New York, NY 10065 Phone: (646) WMC-WCCC (962-9222) Fax: (646) 962-0350