Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. (LawNY®) – Ithaca Office

Who We Are

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® (LawNY®) is a non-profit law firm that provides free, civil legal aid to low income residents of 14 counties in Western New York.  LawNY offices may be able to assist with problems relating to housing/homelessness, public benefits, barriers to employment, SSD/SSI, veterans, health insurance, and sexual assault or domestic violence.

The LawNY – Ithaca office helps income-eligible residents of Tompkins and Tioga Counties.

LawNY – Ithaca receives funding from the New York State Office for the Aging through the Tompkins County Office for Aging and Tioga Opportunities Department of Aging. Please call your Aging Services Office for referral information.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Tioga County, Tompkins County

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

LawNY will ensure that low-income residents of our communities are not denied access to legal services because they have limited English proficiency (LEP). The same degree of professionalism, respect, and courtesy that is afforded to non-LEP clients will be received by LEP clients regardless of race or citizenship status.

LawNY will provide language services through bilingual staff members, by contracting with outside interpreter services or voluntary community interpreters, or by use of telephone language services.

Income Guidelines

Please call organization for income eligibility requirements.

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 or undocumented immigrants.

Type of Help

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

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