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FEDERAL PRO SE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | JUST CAUSE

Resource Name:FEDERAL PRO SE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | JUST CAUSE

Eligibility

Resident of area served.

Hours

W 11:30AM-1:30PM. Walk-ins only.

Application process

Walk-ins only. Walk-ins are taken on a first come first serve basis.

Fees

No fee for services.

Service area

Monroe County, New York
  • Provides limited scope legal assistance during a brief meeting with a volunteer attorney to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The program may assist if an individual already has filed a lawsuit, wants to file a lawsuit, or has been sued in the Federal US District Court for the Western District of New York. The volunteer attorney can provide: 1.) Information about federal court procedures and the law as it applies to the facts provided by the client; 2.) Advice about preparing pleadings, motions, or other court documents 3.) Advise about discovery and motion practice; 4.) Referrals to other services. This program may be able to help with non-criminal matters in federal court. The attorney will not go to court with the client.

Last assured

04/22/2024

What's Here

Providing organization

JUST CAUSE
Just Cause provides free legal help to low-income residents of Monroe County who are facing non-criminal legal problems.