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We deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to make our city a better place.

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The Legal Aid Society is built upon one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice.

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Every day, in courthouses and communities across the city, we advocate for the rights of all New Yorkers. Start here to see how we can help you.

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Defending New York During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended every aspect of life in our city. However, one thing remains certain: The Legal Aid Society is committed to defending New Yorkers.

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Rent Reforms

New York lawmakers pushed through a sweeping package of rent laws that will strengthen protections for vulnerable tenants. For decades, we have advocated to keep our city affordable for all New Yorkers.

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Standing with Immigrants

We’re keeping our city safe for immigrants. See what we are doing to help, and join us in our fight for our fellow New Yorkers.

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Representing All of New York

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.

Advocating for Financial Rights
We advocate for the financial rights of New Yorkers in three distinct, yet interrelated, legal fields: consumer law and debt collection, tax law, and business development/job creation.
Affirming LGBTQ+ Rights
We defend LBGTQ+ community members from abuse and discrimination in housing, criminal/juvenile justice, foster care, health care, and educational systems with litigation, education, and policy.
Defending the Accused & Incarcerated
We defend clients in trial, appellate, and post-conviction matters. We seek to reform systems of incarceration.
Empowering People with Disability & Health Issues
We provide legal assistance on a range of health care, disability rights, and discrimination issues.
Engaging & Investing in Communities
We provide representation, education, advocacy, and other support to foster grassroots community development.
Fighting for Racial Equity
We fight for racial justice in the courts and in our communities through outreach, education, and legal representation.
Lifting the Voices of Children & Adolescents
We represent children and youth in family court, provide appellate and educational advocacy, assist with divorce and domestic violence cases, and pursue system-wide reform.
Preventing Homelessness & Saving Homes
We provide critical legal services to homeless families and individuals in New York and work to prevent homelessness and displacement by ensuring access to affordable housing. 
Pursuing Justice for Juveniles
We defend children and youth in juvenile delinquency, PINS, and criminal cases, including appellate and post-disposition advocacy.
Reforming Law & Policy
We work to effect systemic changes through class action litigation, legislative reform, and policy advocacy.
Standing with Immigrants
We promote family reunification and stability through citywide immigration legal services.
Supporting Survivors of Violence & Navigating Divorce
We provide crucial legal services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking throughout the city.
Upholding Worker Rights
We provide representation, legal assistance, and education to low-wage and unemployed workers who have experienced violations of the employment laws or who are seeking unemployment insurance benefits.

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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.

Janet Sabel Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer
Delivering Justice to a Diverse City

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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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Last Updated: 1 April 2020

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