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DC 37 Municipal Employees' Legal Services (MELS)
 
WHO WE ARE

DC 37’s Health and Security benefit package includes the largest prepaid legal services office in the country. More than 65 staff lawyers offer legal advice and representation, and prepare legal documents for members on a wide range of civil legal matters. MELS lawyers work exclusively for the union. Social workers are also available to counsel you on case-related personal and family problems.

 
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HOW TO GET HELP
   To contact this group, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 212-815-1111, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 
Location: DC 37, 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10007
Cross Streets: West Street
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Westchester
 
DC 37 MELS is available only to DC 37 members and their eligible dependents who are covered by DC 37 Health & Security Plan benefits.
Languages Spoken:  Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  In order to be eligible for services, you must be a DC 37 member or retiree.
 
You are responsible for paying any court costs and filing fees.
 
 
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.)
 
 
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(212) 815-1111
Fax:(212) 815-1343
Web site:http://www.dc37.net/benefits/freelegal.html
 
Last Updated: 04/26/11
 
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