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| Legal Aid Society: Brooklyn Office for the Aging |
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| WHO WE ARE |
The Legal Aid Society's Brooklyn Office for the Aging provides free civil legal service to Brooklyn resident aged 60 and over on a wide range of matters with an emphasis on eviction prevention, maximization of government benefits and urgent consumer law issues.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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 To contact this group, CALL (718) 645-3111 |
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| | Monday: | | 9-5 |
| | Tuesday: | | 9-5 |
| | Wednesday: | | 9-5 |
| | Thursday: | | 9-5 |
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Have all the papers about your legal problem and information about your income on hand when you call.
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Intake for new cases is by telephone (NOT by Walk-In), generally on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month beginning at 10 am and continuing until all available slots are filled.
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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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Languages Spoken: Russian, Italian, Amharic, Spanish, Creole
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Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Can provide interpreters for all languages.
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: Clients can contact the office either through their own relay services or with the assistance of a referral source. Can also arrange for American Sign Language interpreters.
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Services are provided to individuals aged 60 and over in Brooklyn without regard to income. The office does consider income and resource issues in making priority decisions.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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a senior (60 years or older)
This program does not serve prisoners
Must be age 60 or older.
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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
Brief Advice
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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? Clients facing immediate eviction or termination of essential government benefits. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Call 718-645-3111 and speak with the Attorney-in-Charge. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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