The Legal Aid Society exists for one simple yet powerful reason: to ensure that no New Yorker is denied their 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.
For immediate help, call 212-577-3300
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RT @DecarcerateNYC: Current and former Legal Aids representing at Black Caucus weekend in Albany: Seth Steed, @ashasmith @diane_o_lucas… https://t.co/oAQsxaKwed -
“Just hearing the verdict, it means that I got what I had to say across. It shows that they can’t do what they’ve b… https://t.co/1KtBlls9d7
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RT @CaseClosedNYC: We are poised to have automatic record clearance in New York! Let's hope that the legislature listens to advocates… https://t.co/1RptuD0M7J
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“While sealing does essentially the same thing to the record, it does not bring the same level of clarity & peace o… https://t.co/Mrfm7dyfO8
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“The accused is put in this position like they’re blindfolded. You have to make this life-affecting decision with i… https://t.co/IgWjPOEUuw
