Overview

Legal Services NYC provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of New York City, focusing on housing, benefits, consumer rights, immigration, and family law. It operates through borough-based offices across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, plus a central support unit, offering representation, advice, and education. It is funded by a mix of federal, city and state contracts, private foundations, and donations, and it runs the Justice Learning Center to train lawyers in poverty law. Its goal is to widen access to justice and help meet basic needs for vulnerable communities by combining direct services, outreach, and advocacy.