Legal Services of Central New York is a non-profit law firm providing free civil legal help to people in 13 counties of CNY. Learn more at www.lscny.org
We are a non-profit law firm founded in 1966 to provide free, civil legal assistance to low-income families and individuals in thirteen counties of Central New York. We are governed by Boards of Directors made up of attorneys, clients, and community representatives. We serve clients residing in our core counties of Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, and Oswego. Some of our projects cover more counties throughout New York State.
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The legal assistance we provide ensures our clients have those things many of us take for granted. We represent people in court, at administrative hearings, before government agencies and the legislature. We apply our resources and expertise to ensure our clients’ needs are addressed fairly and their voices heard. We address important local issues and concerns, guiding our clients through complicated laws, helping them know and enforce their rights. In short, we help stabilize the lives of people who have been marginalized, helping them achieve dignity.
Legal Services of Central NY is a non-profit law firm providing free legal help for people in need.
For more than 50 years, Legal Services of Central New York has fought to help people overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and pursue justice. Our team of 45 attorneys offers expertise in confronting community-wide problems and representing individuals with low-income. In 2017 we helped more than 15,000 people in 5,600 cases.
We serve a 13-county region of Central New York (Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, and Oswego), fighting for justice and opportunity for all. For free legal assistance contact the Central New York Legal HelpLine at 877-777-6152 or visit www.lscny.org/intake.
Our Vision
Justice, equality, and opportunity for all people throughout the 13-county region we serve.
Our Mission
We help people and communities in Central New York change law, policy, and systems to promote equity and create pathways out of poverty.
