CLARO – Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office

Who We Are

The Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office (CLARO) provides limited legal advice through volunteer lawyers to New York City residents who have consumer debt issues, including unrepresented New Yorkers who have been sues in the New York City Civil Court in debt collection cases. Weekly CLARO sessions operate in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island in the the Civil Court. The programs are run by local bar associations and law schools. The New York City Bar and Legal Services for NYC Bronx are also partners in Bronx CLARO.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Most CLARO programs have Spanish speakers available. We do not offer professional translation services.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: NO

Type of Help

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

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

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by: