Legal Help in New York, NY

Free and low-cost legal aid and advocacy. Below are published organizations serving New York — we list how to reach them; each organization decides who it can serve.

Legal Help listings in New York

59 published listings currently match this need in New York.

  • Free & low-cost legal aid near New York, NY

    Tier D

    Legal Services Corporation / LawHelp

    Legal aid finder for civil legal help near New York (10001). Not a substitute for an attorney; verify eligibility with the local program.

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  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 1 Penn Plaza. Phone:…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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  • Metropolitan Correctional Center

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 150 Park Row. Phone:…

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  • U.S. Postal Inspection Service

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 341 9th Avenue. Phon…

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  • Federal Bureau of Investigation

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 26 Federal Plaza. Ph…

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  • U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 26 Federal Plaza. Ph…

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  • U.S. Probation Service

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 500 Pearl Street. Ph…

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  • Neighborhood Defender Service

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Public Defense Services. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 317 Lenox Ave…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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  • The Legal Aid Society

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Public Defense Services. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 199 Water Str…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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  • The Legal Aid Society

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Public Defense Services. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 199 Water Str…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Federal Agencies. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 26 Federal Plaza. Ph…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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  • The Legal Aid Society (New York County)

    Tier B

    New York criminal justice directory — Public Defense Services. May provide legal aid, court, probation, or family services — confirm role and public access. Not legal advice or a referral guarantee. County: New York. Address: 49 Thomas Str…

    Legal HelpSource: ny-cj-agenciesChecked 2026-07-29
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These are verified ways to seek help. Availability, waitlists, and requirements are set by each organization — contact them directly to find out what applies to you.

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