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| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. |
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| WHO WE ARE |
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, education, an public policy work.
Lambda's Legal Help Desk staff respond directly to members of our communit(ies) who are seeking legal information and assistance with discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. To the extent that our resources and priorities allow, Lambda Legal takes on legal representation of callers whose situations present impact litigation issues. For many others, Lambda Legal provides leads to other organizations and practical information that might help them address their problems. We also provide a list of suggested questions to ask a prospective attorney. If you would like more information, or to request assistance, please call the number listed below. Please note that help desk hours are subject to change.
The Help Desk frequently receives inquiries from people with similar questions, or who are facing similar issues, so you may wish to check our list of Commonly Requested Resources and Publications before contacting the Help Desk to see if you can find the information you need.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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To contact this group, CALL (212) 809-8585 and ask for the Legal Help Desk. |
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| | Monday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Tuesday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Thursday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
| | Friday: | | 9:30am to 5:30pm |
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Please leave the following information: name, state, contact info, best time to reach you, and a brief message outlining your legal inquiry. A Help Desk staff person will return your call within one business day. People may call to discuss legal issues concerning anti-gay, anti-lesbian, and anti-HIV/AIDS discrimination issues, whether they be personal or in the workplace. Other issues include employment rights and benefits, parenting issues, the military ban and discriminatory immigration regulations.
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| This group does not provide legal representation in court. |
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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:
all state
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We have resources available to all counties, but do not provide legal assistance.
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Languages Spoken: Spanish
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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lesbian, gay,or HIV+ & experiencing discrimination
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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- Representation only for impact litigation cases involving discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or HIV status.
Brief Advice- Only when involving cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or HIV status.
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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? If the client is in a life threatening situation or a prisoner who cannot be called back. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Calls are taken immediately over the telephone during general office hours. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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