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| Monroe County Legal Assistance Center (A Division of Legal Assistance of Western New York - LAWNY) |
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| WHO WE ARE |
The Monroe County Legal Assistance Corporation provides free legal services to low-income residents of Monroe county with a core staff of experienced attorneys and paralegals. MCLAC staff are specialized and provide representation in limited areas of the law identified as priorities by the client community. The priority areas include insuring safe, affordable housing in safe communities; helping individuals and families obtain economic stability; insuring the safety, health, and well being of clients and their families; and improving outcomes for families and children.
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| HOW TO GET HELP |
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To contact this group, CALL 585-325-2520 |
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| | Monday: | | 10:00 to 2:00 |
| | Tuesday: | | 10:00 to 2:00 |
| | Wednesday: | | 10:00 to 2:00 |
| | Thursday: | | 10:00 to 2:00 |
| | Friday: | | 10:00 to 2:00 |
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You will need to bring proof of eligibility (green card) if you are an alien.
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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:
Monroe
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Languages Spoken: Japanese, Spanish
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Wheelchair Accessible: Y
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Access for the deaf: TDD
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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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There are no income guidelines for: Elder, Fair Housing Enforcement project, victims of Domestic Violence, or clients with up to 187% of poverty level for individuals with specific costs (health care).
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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
Citizen or eligible alien
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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
Other- We have initiated a re-entry service to help individuals who face discrimination and other issues as a result of their criminal records or history of incarceration.
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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? 72 hour notice of eviction, impending homelessness. |
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| Emergency Contact Information: Call anytime Mon-Fri, 9-5. |
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
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