Where your story becomes our shared fight for justice.
NYLAG Fights For Fair & Equal Access to Justice
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social justice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis.
Combatting social, racial, and economic injustice
News & Resources
Free NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline
Impacted by COVID-19? NYLAG’s new hotline can help with your legal issues for free.
Latest Info and Resources on COVID-19
During this crisis, NYLAG is here for you. We compiled resources on policy changes, new court procedures, and practice area updates. We also provide ways to contact us for help.
Evictions and COVID-19 in NY: What You Should Know
Receive the latest updates on evictions, Housing Court, and more during COVID-19.
Our Impact
89,160
people impacted by our services last year
150+
community sites across NYC where we offer services
4,000
housing & foreclosure cases resulted in thousands of people keeping their homes
18,400
immigration cases handled last year, from asylum claims to deportation defense
Your Support Helps
Immigrant Parents
Veterans & Their Families
Cancer Survivors
Children with Disabilities
Help us provide free legal services to children and adults in need of a lawyer.
More News & Resources
Second Stimulus Check and Other Benefits. Everything You Need to Know.
The second round of stimulus checks and other payments offer a number of benefits. Here’s a breakdown.
Three Easy (And Totally Doable) Ways to Track Expenses
Tracking what you spend is no fun, but do you really need to track every single expense? The answer may surprise you.
How to Identify the Eight Most Common Financial Scams
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, scams—particularly online scams—have been on the rise. If you or your loved ones use the internet, it is important that you are aware of the eight most common scams.
