Support and resources for legal aid and services including support for tenants’ rights and family consultation. Options for virtual and phone consultations are available.
AbuseLawsuit.com
Free, confidential case evaluation, legal support and advocacy for survivors of institutionalized sexual abuse.
Legal Services NYC
Support applying for public benefits like SNAP, cash assistance and Medicaid. Call (917) 661-4500
Manhattan Legal Services
Free legal counsel and support services on areas ranging from family support, domestic abuse, housing, employment benefits, and more. Call (646) 442-3106
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Virtual assistance offered for immigration questions or applications. Call (646) 664-9353
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE)
Contact your local office to find out if you need to appear for a check-in, but in-person appear to be cancelled. Bond office is closed in New York City, the closest is in Newark. Batavia and Albany are open.
City Bar Justice Center
Free remote legal service to help small businesses understand resources available under federal stimulus support.
Remote Consultation
Legal Aid Society is offering remote consultation services for civil law concerns including family court, housing court, and immigration court.
Family Consultation
LIFT is offering remote consultation services for family law concerns including child support, custody, visitation, child welfare, and IPV.
Correctional Facilities Visits
Visitation to all correctional facilities is suspended until April 11, 2020; legal visits not impacted. Provisions extended to those who are incarcerated include stamps, electronic messages, and phone call.
Tenants’ Rights
NYC tenants’ rights and employee rights enforcement are available under home quarantine.
Court Proceedings
All arraignments will be virtual, with the Judge, prosecution and defense attorney and defendant all from remote locations.
LA Legal
Assistance with DACA, Green Card, TPS and Work Permit renewals. Call 800-552-5616 or email info@lalegal.com
NY Peace Institute
The New York Peace Institute is offering services remotely via video or phone for conflict mediation or coaching on topics such as: housing or small claims court, family, parenting or education intervention, and criminal court.
Red Hook Community Justice Center
Red Hook Community Justice Center is conducting intakes, follow ups and personal advancement sessions. Call (718) 923-8200
Community Mediation Services
Community Mediation Services is operating remotely through phone or online for: community and family mediation, special education, civil court and surrogate court matters. Call (718) 523-6868
NYC Family Court
Emergency Family Court cases will be heard by judges through remote video appearances. Email: NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
NYC Family Justice Centers
Help and services for domestic violence survivors available by phone for all NYC Family Justice Center locations.