We found that people are often afraid of lawyers and what they charge for their services. There is a misconception about what is expected of you to receive legal services from a law firm. In fact, there is so much misinformation that most people don`t realize that in many cases it is possible to get free and inexpensive legal aid. Each year, the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and the Public Service offers the Summer Associate Challenge to law firms that provide pro bono legal services through ABA Free Legal Answers. Monday Night Law – the legal advice program held on Mondays at the New York City Bar Association and other days at the New York County Lawyers Association – has been cancelled until further notice. Please check here for updates on future program dates. We apologize for the inconvenience. Do you need free legal advice? Schedule a free consultation with a lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Under the Special Education Act, schools and school districts are responsible for identifying children suspected of having disabilities, assessing their needs to determine if they need special education services, providing free and adequate public education to children eligible for special education services with the least restrictive environment or educational placement, and children with disabilities. *Please note that we cannot accept requests for legal assistance via our Facebook page.
You can also request legal assistance via our chat function and online application on our website. While the lawyer, his staff, and investigators do most of the work, there are things you can do to improve your legal situation: We recommend that you call our helpline as soon as possible if a legal issue arises and as often as necessary. Due to our high volume of calls, there may be longer wait times to speak to a lawyer. Our phone system offers a reminder feature that can save your place in the queue and save you from being left waiting to speak to a lawyer. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with volunteer lawyers who agree to take on their cases for free. The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) provides free legal services to low-income New Yorkers through various projects. The JCC also strives to provide self-advocates with the support they need to successfully protect their legal rights. For more information, call 212-626-7383, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.
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