LEGAL SERVICES - TOMPKINS AND TIOGA | LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.

902 Taber St Ste 1, Ithaca, NY 14850

Eligibility

Low-income residents of Tioga and Tompkins Counties. Income eligibility.

Hours

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

(607) 273-5521

Fax

(800) 724-4170

Voice

(607) 273-3667

Voice

Website

https://www.lawny.org

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call the office to speak directly to the Receptionist, who will screen you for eligibility.

Fees

Free

Service area

Tioga County, New York Tompkins County, New York

Provides legal aid assistance to low-income individuals in civil cases ONLY, regarding housing, eviction, utility shut-offs, foreclosure defense, public benefits including public assistance, SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, Social Security and SSI, unemployment insurance benefit, wills, power or attorney/health care proxies.

Last assured

02/26/2026

What's Here

Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution General Legal Aid Legal Counseling Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs Life Care Planning

Providing organization

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.

Provides free, civil legal aid to low income residents of 14 counties in Western New York. LawNY offices assist with problems relating to housing/homelessness, public benefits, barriers to employment, SSD/SSI, veterans, and health insurance.