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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Bronx
Bronx Legal Services
349 East 149th Street,10th floorBronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 928-3700
Phone 2: (917) 661-4500
URL: https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/boroughs/bronx-legal-services/Bronx
Offers free civil legal advice and representation in the areas of public benefits, family law, immigration, and education law. They serve the Bronx only.
BronxWorks - Burnside Avenue Office
60 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10453
Phone: 646-393-4000
URL: https://bronxworks.org/our-services/immigration-services/
They provide help with filing and processing Immigrant Visa Applications, assistance with renewing employment authorization cards, green cards, and temporary protected status, assistance with filing naturalization and citizenship applications, assistance with processing deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) applications, legal representation before U.S. citizenship and immigration Services and the immigration court, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes, civics classes, counseling on resources for housing, financial, and health needs. Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese dialects, French, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Garifuna, and Ibo. There are many other office locations in the Bronx, which you can find here: https://bronxworks.org/about/our-offices/
Her Justice - Bronx office
Bronx Family Justice Center198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (212) 695-3800
Phone 2: (718) 508-1220
URL: https://herjustice.org/
Her Justice provides free legal help in family law, divorce and immigration to low-income women living in New York City. Most clients are survivors of domestic violence, though this is not a requirement. Services may include: legal information, advice and referrals; brief services (for example, drafting petitions and answers); attorney representation.
Legal Aid Society - Bronx Neighborhood Office
260 E. 161st StreetBronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 991-4758
Phone 2: (212) 577-3300
URL: https://legalaidnyc.org/our-locations/#bronx
The Legal Aid Society’s Bronx Neighborhood Office provides assistance with civil cases including: divorce and related issues, custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence related immigration relief, guardianships and adoptions; prevention of eviction, denial of access to public or government-subsidized housing or shelter, representation of tenant groups, illegal foreclosure and housing code violations; public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Social Security disability and non-disability issues, foster care benefits, unemployment insurance benefits. Intake is done over the phone. This office serves the Bronx.
Legal Services NYC - Bronx
349 East 149th Street, 10th floor(South Bronx Office: 369 East 148th Street 2nd Floor, Suite A)
Bronx, NY 10451
Hotline: Citywide Legal Assistance Hotline: 917-661-4500
Phone: (718) 928-3700
URL: https://www.legalservicesnyc.org
Legal Services NYC - Bronx’s areas of priority and special projects include: Housing; Government Benefits; Family Law (including domestic violence); Education Law; Consumer Law; Employment Law; Low Income Taxpayers Clinic; Immigration; Foreclosure Prevention (Bronx Foreclosure Center is located at 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451).
New York City Family Justice Center - Bronx
198 E. 161st Street, 2nd FloorBronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 508-1220
URL: https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page
The NYC Family Justice Centers (FJCs) are one-stop centers where city agencies, community organizations, legal service providers, and District Attorney’s offices come together to support survivors. The FJCs can connect survivors of domestic and gender-based violence to organizations that provide case management, economic empowerment, counseling, and legal assistance. Childcare is available for children age 3+ while receiving services.
Broome
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. - Binghamton office
105 Court St. 3rd FloorBinghamton, NY 13901
Phone: (607) 231-5900
URL: https://www.lasmny.org/
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. provides legal services for civil cases for low-income clients. Some of the legal problems they handle include family matters such as orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody and child support. They also handle other legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, such as problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, immigration and other legal problems. The Binghamton office serves Broome County.
