Legal Services NYC – Queens

Who We Are

Queens Legal Services (QLS) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. Our attorneys and advocates provide free civil legal services in many areas, including:

• Housing Rights (landlord/tenant, tenant group representation, evictions and repairs)
• Homeowner & Consumer Rights (foreclosure defense, housing discrimination and debt)
• Education Rights (including school discipline, special education)
• Family Law/Domestic Violence (DV counseling and legal assistance)
• Public Benefits & Food Security (SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance)
• Immigration Advocacy (naturalization, immigration applications, asylum & removal)
• Disability Advocacy (SSI/SSD appeals, disability discrimination)
• LGBT and HIV Advocacy
• Taxpayer Rights
• Veterans’ Justice
• Unemployment Insurance Appeals

We are offering remote legal assistance in all civil legal service areas. New Yorkers who need civil legal assistance may call LSNYC’s Access Line at (917) 661-4500, Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm. Existing clients may call or email their advocates at their direct phone numbers.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Queens County

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

We use real time translation services as needed or requested.

Income Guidelines

Maybe financially eligible up to 200% FPIG with exceptions.

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

Eligibility restrictions apply.

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: