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Delivering Justice In Every Borough
Every day, on every block, our staff makes equal justice a reality for New Yorkers in need. Meet Maria Melchor, a Paralegal Case Handler in our Civil Law Reform Unit.
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What We Do
The Legal Aid Society works throughout New York City to ensure everyone has access to justice. Our expert teams work across practice areas on nearly every area of law that impacts New Yorkers.
At The Legal Aid Society collaborations with our communities fuel the work we do in each and every courtroom in New York City, and inform our policy and law reform efforts to benefit all New Yorkers.
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Every individual who works with The Legal Aid Society is an essential part of our mission to deliver equal justice and racial equity. We are united by our values, and we work tenaciously to ensure that our clients receive the very best.
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