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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.
Queens
Catholic Migration Services - Queens office
47-01 Queens BoulevardSuite 203
Sunnyside, NY 11104
Phone: (347) 472-3500
Fax: (347) 472-3501
URL: https://catholicmigration.org/
Catholic Migration Services provides legal assistance and representation in a wide range of affirmative applications for immigration relief, including: naturalization/citizenship, family reunification, green card, permanent residence, asylum, humanitarian relief, T (trafficking victim) visas, U (crime witness/victim) visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protection, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and deportation defense. Their services are free, but many immigration applications have filing fees, but they will assist those who are eligible with fee waiver applications. To be eligible for their services, immigrants must be low-income and living in New York City, or for certain programs, New York State. The staff speaks several languages and can provide translation and interpretation accommodations upon request.
Her Justice - Queens office
Queens Family Justice Center126-02 82nd Avenue
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone: (212) 695-3800
Phone 2: (718) 575-4545
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 of our 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 - Queens Neighborhood Office
120-46 Queens BoulevardKew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone: (718) 286-2450
Phone 2: 212-577-3300
URL: https://legalaidnyc.org/our-locations/#queens
Legal Aid Society’s Queens Neighborhood Office provides general civil legal services in the areas of housing, benefits and family law (including domestic violence). The office also operates the Predatory Lending Project and a special legal outreach project at the Peninsula Hospital in the Rockaways to which clients seeking help may be referred.
New York City Family Justice Center - Queens
126-02 82nd AvenueKew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone: (718) 575-4545
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.
Queens Legal Services
89-00 Sutphin BoulevardJamaica, NY 11435
Hotline: Citywide Legal Assistance Hotline: 917-661-4500
Phone: (347) 592-2200
Queens Legal Services provides free legal counseling, representation and referrals in civil matters to eligible low-income individuals and families in Queens. Areas of Priority and Special Projects Include: Citizenship; Consumer law; Education law; Family law/Domestic Violence; Food Stamps; Foreclosure Prevention; HIV/AIDS; Housing law; Public Assistance; SSI/Social Security; Tax law; Unemployment Insurance.
