LOW INCOME LEGAL ASSISTANCE | HEMPSTEAD OFFICE

1 Helen Keller Way, 5th Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550

Eligibility

Based on Federal poverty level guidelines or other factors such as immigration status, income, debt, medical expenses, number of dependents. Citizens and documented immigrants.

Hours

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(631) 232-2400

Voice - Other - Islandia Office; 631-369-1112 Riverhead Office

Voice - Main

Voice - Main

Fax - Fax

Fax - Fax

http://www.legalservicesli.org

Languages

Spanish

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY

Description

Legal problems handled involve basic needs such as housing, health care, food and income. Focus is on entitlement programs such as public assistance, Medicaid, food stamps and SSI as well as on housing problems involving evictions, foreclosure and poor housing conditions. Specialized units include Mental Health Law Project, SSI/Disability Advocacy Project, Domestic Violence Project, Pro-Bono Project, HIV Advocacy, disability discrimination, adult home advocacy, veterans. senior citizens, and homecare advocacy.

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What's Here

Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling Legal Information Services Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance

Providing organization

LEGAL SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND (LSLI)

Provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low income persons who meet income guidelines. Concentrates on cases of public assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security, homelessness, evictions, foreclosures, poor housing conditions and disability issues. The main office is in Hempstead (516-292-8100.) Additional offices are in Islandia (631-232-2400) and Riverhead (631-369-1112.) There are volunteer opportunities for pro-bono attorneys and advocates.