Albany Law School Law Clinic & Justice Center – Family Violence Litigation Clinic

Who We Are

The Family Violence Litigation Clinic offers students challenging and rewarding opportunities to argue cases in court on behalf of persons who have suffered violence at the hands of intimate partners or family members. Students will learn about domestic violence dynamics and the substantive law, client counseling and fact investigation, as well as family court procedure.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Albany County, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County

Additional Service Area Info

We will consider neighboring counties occasionally. We provide technical assistance to all New York State counties.

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

As needed

Income Guidelines

Low income or unable to afford private counsel.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Eligibility Restrictions

For help, you must be experiencing domestic violence.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by: