Legal Aid for New Yorkers in Need

The Legal Aid Society, the oldest and largest legal services organization in the New York metro area, is recognized for its free assistance in the areas of criminal defense, civil legal work and juvenile justice. Legal matters handled on a pro-bono basis include eviction and housing, benefit entitlements and disability and class action suits on behalf of homeless families, welfare recipients, foster children and the elderly poor. Contact The Legal Aid Society, 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007; 212-577-3300; {www.legal-aid.org/lasfaq.htm}; {pbath@legal-aid.org}.

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