Where your story becomes our shared fight for justice.
NYLAG fights for fair and equal access to justice
We provide free legal services, financial counseling, and engage in policy advocacy to help people experiencing poverty. Our clients strive to build better lives for themselves, families, and communities. We are proud to join them in their fight for justice.
Our Focus Areas
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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 Coronavirus
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.
COVID-19 Live Q&A Sessions
Sign up for our live Q&A sessions to receive expert legal advice and resources from our attorneys on your COVID-19 related questions.
Our Impact
90,800
people impacted by our services last year
150+
community sites across NYC where we offer services
7,600
housing & foreclosure cases resulted in thousands of people keeping their homes
18,500
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
Can You Address Poverty Without Systemic Change?
Our Financial Counseling Unit has a new name. Why? Because we cannot address poverty and economic inequities without systemic change. Learn more from our Financial Empowerment & Advocacy Unit Director Mario Gutierrez.
Options for Homeowners during COVID-19—FAQs Answered
On July 10th, 2020, NYLAG held a live Q&A discussing mortgage forbearance, repayment plans, loan modifications, and more. Here’s the pre-recorded video and the FAQs answered.
Racism Is A Barrier To Justice
NYLAG is outraged and saddened by the recent murders. Our President and Attorney-In-Charge Beth Goldman responds.
