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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 | |
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
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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
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