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| South Brooklyn Legal Services - Family Law & Domestic Violence |
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| WHO WE ARE |
South Brooklyn Legal Services provides free legal help in civil cases to low-income people living in western and southern Brooklyn.
The Family/Domestic Violence Unit provides free legal services, including advice, representation and referral, for the following legal issues: divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, orders of protection, immigration remedies for victims of domestic violence and information about employment remedies for victims of domestic violence.
Children entering a Domestic Violence shelter in New York City are entitled to immediate school placement in a nearby school. Or they can elect to return to their old school. The Department of Education should immediately arrange transportation or provide Metrocards, depending on whichever is appropriate. Special Education students are entitled to the same quick placement/transportation as general education students. Anyone experiencing a delay in enrollment should contact Johnson Tyler, an attorney at South Brooklyn Legal Services. 718-237-5548, or jytler@lsny.org, or Johnsont@sbls.org.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL (718) 237-5563 |
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If you are a survivor of domestic violence living in Brooklyn, go to the Family Justice Center, 350 Jay Street, 15th Floor, Brooklyn, New York from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ask to speak to an attorney
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| WHO WE SERVE |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Kings (Brooklyn)
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11201; 11203; 11205; 11209; 11210; 11214; 11215; 11217; 11218; 11220; 11223; 11224; 11226; 11228; 11229; 11230; 11231; 11232; 11234; 11238
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Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Phone interpretation for other languages can be arranged.
En Español
Interpretación por teléfono para otros idiomas es dispuesto.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: American Sign Language interpreters and relay services 800-421-1220 (voice) and 800-662-1200 (TTY)
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
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This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 187.5% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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You must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
This program does not serve prisoners
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| TYPE OF HELP |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation- in domestic violence cases only
Brief Advice
Other- Referrals to other legal services
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an Emergency? Domestic violence with immediate threat of injury. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: If you are a survivor of domestic violence living in Brooklyn, go to the Family Justice Center, 350 Jay Street, 15th Floor, Brooklyn, New York from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ask to speak to an attorney. If your physical safety is at risk, call 911. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Telephone: | (718) 237-5500
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| Fax: | (718) 855-0733
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| Web site: | www.sbls.org
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