Legal Aid Society
Civil, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Rights, and Pro Bono practices in and out of the courtroom to defend clients and dismantle the hidden, systemic barriers that can prevent them from thriving in New York City. Provide comprehensive services, support, and advocacy that protect rights, keep families and communities together, and in many cases, saves lives.
Services (6)
Legal Aid Society Access to Benefits Helpline
Call 888-663-6880 for the Legal Aid Society's Access to Benefits (A2B) Helpline, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interpreters are available for all languages.
Health and Disability Benefits support for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Call the Legal Aid Society's HIV/AIDS Representation Project’s helpline at 718-579-8989 if you are a person living with HIV/AIDS and need assistance with a legal matter.
School & Student Rights Legal Support
If The Legal Aid Society represents you or your child in a Family Court or Criminal Court case, you can reach out to the attorney to be directed to help with education issues. If you are not involved in a Family Court or Criminal Court case, you can ask for help with your child’s education needs by calling The Legal Aid’s Civil Access to Benefits helpline at 888-663-6880. If your child needs representation for an upcoming Superintendent’s Suspension Hearing, please call our Suspension Hotline at 718-250-4510.
Legal support for discrimination for people with conviction records
The Worker Justice Project combats discrimination faced by workers with arrest or conviction records living in New York City. If you have been denied a job or a license because of your arrest or conviction record and you live in New York City, email the Worker Justice Project at WorkerJustice@legal-aid.org or call 888-663-6880 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Arrest and Policing - Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you, or someone you know, has been arrested and you have questions about a pending criminal case, contact your attorney or call the Criminal Defense Office in your borough to find out how to get help. Criminal Defense Offices: Bronx: 718-579-3000 Brooklyn: 718-237-2000 Manhattan: 212-732-5000 Queens: 718-286-2000 Staten Island: 347-422-5333 Juvenile Trial Offices: Bronx: 718-579-7900 Brooklyn: 718-237-3100 Manhattan: 212-312-2260 Queens: 718-298-8900 Staten Island: 347-422-5333
Consumer Debt, Tax & Small Business Help
For help with new and existing small businesses and not-for-profit organizations or existing HDFCs contact the Community Development Project at 212-298-3340, CommunityDevProject@legal-aid.org, or reserve a spot in our virtual clinic by completing our online questionnaire. Visit website to access forms and questionnaires.
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