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New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
 
WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a non-profit law firm that provides free, comprehensive civil legal services to poor and near-poor individuals and families residing in New York City. From its main office in Manhattan and numerous intake sites throughout the five boroughs, NYLAG offers representation, impact and class action litigation, consultation and community education to New Yorkers who would otherwise be unable to afford legal assistance. Specialized legal services are provided to immigrants, the elderly, victims of domestic violence, the chronically ill, children with special needs, low-wage workers, welfare recipients, Holocaust survivors and many more.

Read about NYLAG's new project that assists Haitian nationals obtain Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

En Español

Fundada en 1990, New York Legal Assistance Group(NYLAG) es una organización no lucrativa que provee servicios civiles legales gratis para personas y familias pobres y casi pobres que residen en la ciudad de Nueva York. Desde su oficina principal en Manhattan y la ingesta de numeros sitios en los cinco municipios, NYLAG ofrece representación, demanda colectiva, litigio de alto impacto, consultas y educación para neoyorquinos que de otro modo no pueden pagar la asistencia jurídica. Ofrecemos servicios legales especializados  para los inmigrantes, ancianos,  víctimas de la violencia en el hogar, enfermos crónicos,  niños con necesidades especiales, trabajadores de bajos salarios, el bienestar de los beneficiarios, sobrevivientes del Holocausto y muchos más.

Read this info in Russian (прочитайтe на русском языке)

 
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HOW TO GET HELP
   To contact this group, CALL 212-613-5000 ext. 2
 
 Monday: 9 AM to 3 PM
 Wednesday: 9 AM to 3 PM
 Thursday: 9 AM to 3 PM
  Have any papers relating to the case on hand when you call.
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island)
Languages Spoken:  French, Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew, Spanish
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Can arrange for interpreters for any language.
En Español
Podemos arreglar intérpretes para cualquier idioma.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
Income Guidelines: 

  NYLAG provides consultation to all callers. NYLAG accepts matters on a case-by-case basis using many factors, including financial status.
En Español
NYLAG prevé consultas para todos que llaman. NYLAG acepta cuestiones, caso por caso utilizando muchos factores, incluyendo la situación financiera.
 
 
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
 
Emergency Contact Information:  Call 212-613-5000 and dial "0," Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Have all documents pertaining to the legal problem on hand when you call.
 
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(212) 613-5000
Fax:(212) 750-0820
Email:info@nylag.org
Web site:www.nylag.org
 
Last Updated: 11/18/10
 
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