Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.Vivian Storm, attorneyCarly Sommers, attorneyNassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based poverty rights program that provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York City`s Nassau and Suffolk counties. The program provides free legal advice in thousands of cases each year, as well as legal support to every church, agency, and grassroots organization working with the poor. There, volunteer lawyers offer free advice in areas such as bankruptcy, divorce and family problems, employment, mortgage foreclosure and landlord-tenant issues, senior issues, immigration and other general legal matters. The Legal Aid Society (“LAS”) provides free representation to those accused of crimes in the Nassau County Court and the Nassau County District Court. The services are for people who cannot afford a lawyer. LAS also represents clients in family law matters relating to child care and custody. You cannot choose LAS: a judge must designate the organization. Visit the website for answers to frequently asked questions. Call LRIS or email for a bank transfer. Visit the website for a list of areas of law in which LRIS lawyers specialize.
Our lawyers have also provided pro bono legal assistance to numerous charities and nonprofits, including: Boy Scouts of America`s Suffolk County Council, Long Island`s Make-A-Wish Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society`s Long Island Chapter, Long Island`s United Way, Mentoring Partnership of Long Island, Chabad of Port Washington, Fair Media Council, Catholic Charities, Molloy College, Long Island Regional Planning Council, Kids in Need of Defense [KIND], Long Island Children`s Museum, Long Island Arthritis Foundation, Safe Center of Long Island and others. We give back to the community through pro bono and pro bono legal services. Touro Law has set up a hotline to answer legal questions arising from the pandemic. Volunteer lawyers will provide recommendations to our own clinical program and appropriate legal partners on a variety of legal issues. The helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00. Students and lawyers offer community members free assistance or referrals on a variety of topics, including landlord-tenants, civil liberties, bankruptcy, labor rights, unemployment, stimulus packages, insurance, and more. You can call the helpline at 631.761.7198 or fill out an intake form and a representative will call you. The Nassau County Bar Association is hosting a free open house legal clinic at its Mineola headquarters on October 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Check out our legal aid directory to find legal help, or chat with a LiveHelp operator to make the site easier to navigate. You can call the telephone number of the lawyer referral service. The service will provide you with the name of a lawyer and contact information for an initial half-hour $50 consultation. After that, the fees will be calculated between you and the lawyer.
The Nassau-Suffolk Law Services Committee is another great resource to start with, as it is a large organization. This group offers a wide range of legal services, including direct representation (where a lawyer is responsible for your case), advice and information, self-help materials and referrals to other support organizations. NSLS covers many areas of law, including landlord-tenants, domestic violence, disability rights, foreclosures, etc. Visit the NSLS website for more information If you`re just looking for help with your legal issues, there are several places to start. To make the most of your time, it may be helpful to start your search with the courts or the Nassau-Suffolk Law Services Committee. The Open House clinic offers people the opportunity to receive free, one-time consultation and advice. Spanish translators will be available. Any language that needs to be translated can be accommodated upon prior request. Prior registration is required. To register for a free one-on-one consultation with an attorney or to learn more about NCBA`s charitable programs, contact [email protected] or (516) 747-4070 ext. 1231. Participants are asked to bring all materials to the Open House.
Long Island is more than iced tea, walks and the characters we inspire on television. It is not the reluctant home of the “bridge and tunnel” crowd: it is a community, and a thriving community to boot. As such, Long Island is home to many organizations and lawyers whose mission is to help our fellow citizens by providing free or low-cost legal services. Whether in Nassau or Suffolk County, there are many resources to help you with your dispute. Here`s a guide on how to get started and how to find the different forms of help available to you.