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Putnam County Legal Aid Society, Inc.
 
WHO WE ARE

We provide assigned legal counsel to indigent persons who have criminal proceeding pending before and criminal court located in Putnam County; Parole Violation Proceedings; and Family Court Custody, Visitation, Paternity, Family Offense, Abuse and Neglect, and violations of support on behalf of the respondent pending in Putnam County.

 
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HOW TO GET HELP
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   Contact this group by MAIL at Putnam County Legal Aid Society Inc. 20 Fair St Carmel,NY 10512
  Attn: Patrick J. Brophy, Chief Attorney
 
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   To contact this group, VISIT ITS OFFICE at  20 Fair Street Carmel, NY 10512
 
 Monday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Tuesday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Wednesday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Thursday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Friday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
  Cross Streets: Fair Street and Gleneida Avenue
  Directions: Metro North to Brewster Train Station and taxi to Legal Aid 20 Fair Street.
  Please bring the following documents with you: last years Federal and State income tax returns with W-2's; pay stubs; rent receipt; last 3 months bank statements; mortgage statement; bills; debts; assets; etc. Copy of all court orders, petitions and/or charges with supporting documents or evidence.
 
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   To contact this group, CALL 1-845-225-8466
 
 Monday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Tuesday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Wednesday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Thursday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
 Friday: 9:00AM-11:00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM
  Phone intake is for out of state or institutional applicants only.
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Putnam
 
Anybody who has a pending criminal matter in Putnam County and anybody who has a pending Family Court matter in Putnam County (Paternity, Family Offense, Custody, Visitation, Violation of Support)
Languages Spoken:  English
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Access to interpreters.
Wheelchair Accessible: N
Access for the deaf: Would schedule interpreter
Income Guidelines: 

  
 
Case by case determination depending on finances and issues.
 
 
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation- Criminal Defense and Some Family Court Matters

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
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.
 
What is an Emergency?  incarceration or court assignment.
 
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(845)-225-8466
Fax:(845)-225-0517
Email:LegalPCAid@verizon.net
 
Last Updated: 10/31/11
 
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