Legal Aid Society: Harlem Community Law Office

Who We Are

The Legal Aid Society is a private, not-for-profit legal services organization, the oldest and largest in the nation, dedicated since 1876 to providing quality legal representation to low-income New Yorkers. It is dedicated to one simple but powerful belief: that no New Yorker should be denied access to justice because of poverty.

How to Get Help

At this time, The Legal Aid Society is offering remote services by phone. Call this location directly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm via (212) 426-3000, or you can reach us via our:

• Main Number (212) 577-3300
• Helpline (888) 663-6680, staffed Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
• For Employment Law, our Hotline at (888) 218-6974
• For individuals who believe they have been discriminated against based on HIV status, the HIV/AIDS Representation Project (H/ARP) at (212) 426-3000
• We also have a special project for seniors. If you are a senior, ask for information about the Elder law Project when you call.

Who We Serve

Area(s): New York (Manhattan) County

Additional Service Area Info

This group serves the West Side of Manhattan above 110th Street and the East Side of Manhattan above 96th Street.

Language(s) Spoken

• Mandarin Chinese / 官話
• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Can arrange for interpreters for any language on a long-term basis.

En Español:
Podemos disponer intérpretes en cualquier idioma.

Income Guidelines

This group will accept a person with an income higher than 200% of the poverty level if the person is a senior, HIV positive, or experiencing domestic violence.

Your family’s income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level

125

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

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

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve prisoners.

Type of Help

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

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice