NYLAG provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney.

NYLAG provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney.

Annual Gala

May 16th, 2019 • The Pierre

Annual Gala

May 16th, 2019 • The Pierre

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A Single Lawyer Changes Many Lives

Help us raise $10,000 in just two weeks!

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Annual Report

Discover the scope of NYLAG’s work.

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Lawyers Changing Lives

Meet five remarkable people whose lives were transformed by their NYLAG attorneys.

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VIDEO: LAWYERS AS ADVOCATES

Equal access to legal representation is essential to combating discrimination.

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Get Involved

VOLUNTEER
Help extend NYLAG's reach in the community by joining our Pro Bono and volunteer program.
Get Help

CONTACT
Need legal assistance? Find answers to frequently asked questions or contact a NYLAG case handler.
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GIVE
NYLAG's budget relies on private donations to serve tens of thousands of New Yorkers each year.

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