NONPROFIT ADVOCACY | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY
221 South Warren Street, Suite 200, Syracuse, NY 13202
Eligibility
The organization's primary purpose must be to assist people who are low-income, elderly, disabled or otherwise disadvantaged;
Organization's annual budget must not exceed $250,000;
The organization must already be operating and performing services in the community (this can be as a voluntary group, club, or a project sponsored by another organization -- you do not have to already be incorporated);
The organization must already have a board selected that is meeting regularly; and
The organization must be providing services that are unique or different from other existing organizations.
Hours
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM Program hours vary based on need
call for details
(315) 471-3409
Voice
Website
https://www.onvlp.org/Application process
Call or go online to apply
Fees
None
Service area
Onondaga County, New York
Provides free legal representation to nonprofit community organizations that meet eligibility requirements.
Last assured
04/09/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT OF CNY
Provides legal advice, information, and referrals to low-income individuals in Central New York on non-criminal legal matters. Topics include divorce, eviction defense, family court issues, wills, estates, elder law issues, debt and consumer law (including student loan debt), health care directives, immigration law, LGBTQ legal issues, Veterans law, and non-profit advocacy.