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The Town Court hears cases for legal matters that occur within the boundaries of Southeast.

District Court in the Cohalan Court Complex, Central Islip handles: Criminal Court; trial jurisdiction over misdemeanors, violations and infractions, preliminary jurisdiction over felonies, traffic tickets charging a crime, Domestic Violence, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, Human Trafficing Court.

Provides the courts to deal with civil, supreme, family and surrogate issues in the county.

A domestic violence program comprised of advocates and social workers located within the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Provides supportive counseling, resources, case management, and safety planning to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Specializes in providing advocacy within criminal courts and helping survivors review their options regardless of whether they have a criminal case. Free services are provided to anyone who identifies themselves as a victim of Domestic Violence. Services include BE SAFE Hotline; court accompaniment and advocacy; counseling; crisis case management; help with safety planning; information and referrals for counseling, housing, and other programs; help communicating with the Assistant District Attorney and police; help with medical, housing, employment and financial needs; education and training about abuse; assistance in filing Family Court Family Offense petitions; and VINE program registration for offender release information.

A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid, including legal representation, advocacy, and other services, to low-income people in 14 counties of Western New York. Provides help with problems relating to housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, orders of protection, family law issues (with referral from the family court), re-entry, unemployment insurance denials, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, government benefits, public assistance, SNAP, and other legal problems. Can also provide community legal education presentations on the topics described above. The Olean Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Cattaraugus County. ##REENTRY##

Offers a variety of legal clinics, outlined below. Access to Justice Hybrid Clinic: Students staff either the Help Desk in Erie County Family Court or the Pro Se Assistance Program in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York (Buffalo and Rochester). Animal Law Clinic: The Animal Law Clinic focuses on national, state, and local policy addressing animal welfare issues, such as puppy mills, feral and community cats, and former racehorses. Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic: A litigation clinic focused on civil rights and civil liberties, spanning constitutional liberties like free speech, privacy, due process, and statutory civil rights against discrimination. COVID Response Legal Clinic: Student attorneys serve unmet access-to-justice needs of the community, helping individual and families who are facing unexpected legal matters due to the coronavirus. e-Law Center Clinic: Works with diverse companies who are confronting a variety of business challenges specific to startups and early stage high-growth ventures. Environmental Advocacy Clinic: Focuses on state, national, and international environmental policy issues that have a direct impact on Western New York, as well as national and international implications. Family Violence and Women's Rights Law: Focuses on attaining justice and safety for victims of intimate partner violence. Mediation Clinic: Working on cases referred by local courts or other mediation agencies, students help resolve disputes in family law, small claims, and the community. Puerto Rico Recovery Assistance Legal Clinic: Provides practical legal research and thoughtful pro bono service through an ongoing collaborative effort to empower a resilient Puerto Rico.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Provides civil legal services in the following areas: - Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns) - Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity) - Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments) - Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services) - Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare) - Student Loan/Debt Counseling - Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health) ##RENTRY##

Provides trained legal advocates to accompany victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to court, to explain legal processes and to assist in obtaining orders of protection, visitation, custody and child support. Services available at the Riverhead, East Hampton and Southampton offices. Appointment required.

Provides legal representation to victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County relating to family law matters, including obtaining orders of protection and custody.

Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid, including legal representation, advocacy, and other services, to low-income people in 14 counties of Western New York. Provides help with problems such as housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, unemployment insurance denials, re-entry, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, and other legal problems. The Jamestown Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Chautauqua County. ##REENTRY##

Offers individual case management, counseling, and support groups for victims of elder abuse.

Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

Provides free civil legal services to victims of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with family court matters and legal problems related to public assistance, housing, divorce, and consumer and employment issues.

Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence with legal issues relating to their abuse by providing legal advice and representation as well as free consultations on non-criminal legal issues resulting from domestic violence.

Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

Assists all victims regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Provides court and service accompaniment, support, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counseling.

* Provides free and confidential services to those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, or other violent crimes.

• 24 Hour Hotline
• Emergency Housing Assistance for Survivors
• Crisis & Short Term Domestic Violence and Assault Survivor Counseling
• Information & Referrals
• Advocacy with Legal Proceedings
• Support Groups
• Community Education & Training
• NYC Crime Victims Assistance
• Assistance with Family Court Petitions
• Adult & Child Therapy
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

Offers consultations with attorneys who are knowledgeable about legal issues related to domestic violence.

Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

Provides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral, support, and extensive safety planning. Provides therapy, which includes individual and group domestic violence education. Another service is the counseling, specifically designed for the unique circumstances that victims and survivors encounter. Offers The Law Project which provides consultation and representation on civil-legal matters to income-eligible victims, and survivors within the county.