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VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT | HEMPSTEAD OFFICE

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

Eligibility

Private attorneys eligible to practice law in New York state and available to assist clients in either Nassau or Suffolk County or both

Hours

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(516) 292-8299

Voice - Main

516-292-8100

Voice - Main

516-292-6529

Fax - Fax

http://www.legalservicesli.org

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY

Description

Recruits private attorneys to represent low income persons without charge (pro-bono). Handle a wide array of cases with a focus on bankruptcies to matrimonial matters and 17A guardianships and landlord/tenant.

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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.