Bronx Legal Services – Disability Advocacy Project

Who We Are

Bronx Legal Services, with three Bronx offices, provides legal services to the poor in diverse areas of civil practice. We provide advice, brief services, clinics, phone hotlines and full representation in court and at hearings. We provide legal services in the areas of disability, SSD/SSI, housing, public assistance, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, education, family law, domestic violence, health, consumer, employment/unemployment, bankruptcy, student loans and other civil litigation. We also provide legal services in the areas of elder law, tax, foreclosure, veteran’s rights, and immigration.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County

Language(s) Spoken

• French / Français
• Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen
• Spanish / Español
• Yiddish / ייִדיש

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Can obtain interpretation for any language through the use of Ethnic Bridge, a translation service.

En Español: Podemos obtener interpretacion por cualquier idioma, utilizando Ethnic Bridge, un servicio de traduccion.

Income Guidelines

This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

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

Type of Help

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

• Brief Advice
• Pro Se Legal Clinic
• Self-Help Materials
• Full Legal Representation

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by: