The Legal Aid Society
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For nearly 150 years, The Legal Aid Society has represented low-income New Yorkers. Our experienced attorneys have compiled over 100 resources to help navigate a variety of issues. Browse the topics below for expert advice or to learn how we can help.
Immigration & Deportation
Know your rights during encounters with ICE, advance family planning, and get help navigating the immigration system.
Arrests & Policing
Understand your rights during police encounters and what to do if you or a loved one is arrested.
Bail & Incarceration
Understand how New York State's bail system works, and what rights are afforded to incarcerated individuals.
Children in Family Court & Foster Care
Get guidance on navigating custody, foster care, and court proceedings involving children.
Consumer Debt, Tax & Small Business
Find out how to manage debt, resolve tax issues, and protect your small business from legal challenges.
Employment
Know your rights at work, including protections against discrimination, wage theft, wrongful termination, and and unemployment insurance.
Family, Domestic Violence & Divorce
Access resources for understanding divorce and family court proceedings, and keeping your family safe.
Government Benefits
Discover how to apply for and maintain critical benefits like SNAP and SSI.
Housing, Homelessness & Foreclosure
Get help staying in your home, avoiding foreclosure, and accessing emergency housing resources.
Juvenile Delinquency & Detention
Information on the juvenile delinquency process and record sealing for young people.
School & Student Rights
Information about public schools in NYC, early interventions, school suspensions.
Wrongful Convictions, Clemency & Sealing
Sealing for past convictions, clemency applications, and options for those who have been wrongly convicted.
Need More Information?
For more information or support, reach out to our staff by calling our main number at 212-577-3300. Current clients can reach their attorneys through this line.
Legal Aid Serves All 5 Boroughs
Help where you need it most. Our city wide offices help us deliver justice in every borough.
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
