The Legal Aid Society exists for one simple yet powerful reason: to ensure that no New Yorker is denied the right to equal justice because of poverty.
For over 140 years, we have protected, defended, and advocated for those that have struggled in silence for far too long – working on the front lines and behind the scenes to offer our clients the exceptional legal services they deserve.
Through our Civil, Criminal Defense, and Juvenile Rights Practices, we offer an unmatched depth and breadth of legal expertise to vulnerable New Yorkers in over 300,000 legal matters each and every year.
Every day, in every borough, The Legal Aid Society changes the lives of our clients with the help of our supporters.
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RT @CSSNYorg: This Wednesday 6/26 at 1 p.m., we're live streaming our Reentry Roundtable discussion on #criminaljustice developme… https://t.co/UkCnwXnl6A -
RT @RentJustice: .@NYCmayor now that the state legislature improved the rent laws - it’s time for you to stand with tenants in calli… https://t.co/YNaYxQYqbl
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“The world is watching. The commissioner has the opportunity to show true leadership, to send a very strong message… https://t.co/xeU2DzHMJo
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Join us tomorrow for the Rent Guidelines Board final vote at Cooper Union, 6:30PM where we’ll be demanding… https://t.co/Z3LeKpTOJ6
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Great day for a picnic at Randalls Island! Joined by friends and family, our Legal Aid community enjoyed great food… https://t.co/1jAPl32zWv
