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Offers legal assistance to lower-income taxpayers who have controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Controversies may include collection, examination, and appeals matters.

Legal services provided by law students for youth involved in the Suffolk County juvenile and criminal justice systems. Clinic students also provide educational advocacy to justice-involved young people in matters such as school suspension and expulsion hearings, special education proceedings and impartial hearings. They also represent those young people in delinquency and adolescent offender cases. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible.

Provides legal representation for victims of domestic abuse, dating abuse, sexual abuse and stalking.

Represents clients in personal bankruptcy proceedings in federal court and counsel debtors on available alternatives to bankruptcy. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible. Call for more information.

Established a helpline to answer legal questions arising from the pandemic. Volunteer attorneys will provide referrals to our own clinical program and appropriate legal partners on a wide range of legal issues. The helpline will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Students and attorneys will provide community members with free assistance or referrals on a myriad of issues including landlord-tenant, civil liberties, bankruptcy, employee rights, unemployment, stimulus payment, insurance and more. Please visit the website and fill out the intake form. A representative will be in touch with you shortly.

Provides full deportation defense services for clients most at-risk of deportation. The Clinic defends clients in need of motions to reopen prior removal orders, facing false gang allegations, seeking release on bond, and victims of trafficking seeking relief. The clinic provides legal screenings for relief, responds to ICE raids, represents clients detained in ICE jails, litigates in immigration court (such as master calendar, bond, and individual hearings), administrative advocacy with USCIS and at asylum interviews, and appellate litigation before the Board of Immigration Appeals and in Federal Court. Also provide Impact litigation. We challenge policies and practices that harm the immigrant community on Long Island and in New York. In addition we provide Community advocacy. We advocate for human, civil, and constitutional rights for immigrant communities on Long Island and in New York through collaborations with legal service providers, legal trainings, professional development, legislative and administrative advocacy, and community organizing. Individuals interested in learning more about the services of the Hofstra Law Clinic, or to inquire about representation should contact 516-463-5934 or [email protected].

Uses the tools of corporate and transactional law to represent non-profits, social movement groups, and cooperatives, social enterprises, and other small businesses, with a preference for clients that contribute to racial and economic justice. Our clients include new entities requiring start-up assistance (like choosing a corporate entity, drafting by-laws, and filing for tax exemption) and established groups that need help in connection with more complex issues (including issues related to commercial transactions, corporate compliance, corporate finance, employment law, real estate, and more). Individuals interested in learning more about the services of the Hofstra Law Clinic, or to inquire about representation should contact 516-463-5934 or [email protected].

Program provides pro bono legal services to senior citizens, age 60+, residing in Suffolk County. Services are not income-based, although there is an effort to serve the needy, low-income and underserved populations. Under the supervision of the Senior Staff Attorney and the Staff Attorney, the SCLP handles several types of cases. These include Landlord-Tenant, Section 8 and subsidized housing matters, preparation of Powers of Attorney/Health Care Proxies/Living Wills, Medicaid applications and Pooled Trust applications. The SCLP also provides representation at Medicaid Fair hearings, in Town Zoning Violations matters, and in Small Claims Court cases. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible.

Assistance to low-income individuals with civil legal issues in areas of: Public benefits (including Public Assistance, Food Stamps, HEAP, and Medicaid) Unemployment insurance (denials and terminations) Housing issues (including landlord/tenant relations, evictions, homelessness prevention, public housing and subsidized housing (Section 8) Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, terminations, overpayments and underpayments Foreclosure services, including: representation at settlement conferences foreclosure defenses help getting loan modifications (before or after a foreclosure action has been filed) negotiating with lenders and loan servicers help with short sales help to tenants living in foreclosed properties facing eviction Employment Rights and Rights of Persons with Criminal Records (Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung and Schuyler Counties) Employment Discrimination Employment Clearance for Background Checks by Public Agencies Certificates of Relief from Disability/ Certificates of Good Conduct Public Benefits denials based on Criminal Record ("Fleeing Felon" and UIB Misconduct) Employment Discrimination based on Criminal Record (Re-entry issues) Legal education and advice to community groups; and other non-criminal cases Uncontested divorces may be handled by pro bono (volunteer) attorneys or through pro se (do it yourself) clinics. Call for availability. DOES NOT HANDLE: criminal cases traffic violations DUIs security deposit returns small claims court cases Family Court issues divorce Provides services via referral from these organizations: Tompkins and Tioga County Offices for the Aging: counsel and advice or brief service without regard to income for senior citizens Advocacy Center: limited legal services to adult victims of sexual assault A New Hope Center: limited legal services to adult victims of sexual assault

Helps clients with community-related cases such as: developing affordable housing creating business and job development opportunities creating and developing community centers, after-school programs, day care centers working with neighborhood and disability advocacy organizations and community development corporations in some cases, working with individuals on real estate closings and "start-up" businesses

Provides civil legal services regarding housing issues, consumer problems, income security/benefits, and language access.

Civil legal assistance to low-income families and individuals with: Social Security benefits and are trying to become employed dispute(s) with NYS ACESS people affected by HIV/AIDS with matters relating to childrenLimited representation in traditional poverty law matters such as welfare, housing (including eviction), health care and access to justice.

Works with indigent individuals in need of bankruptcy to obtain and analyze their personal and financial histories, prepare bankruptcy petitions and schedules, provide representation at the first meeting of creditors, and address any issues that arise in the case.

Legal assistance to low-income individuals in civil cases only. Legal services can be provided in areas of: housing evictions condition problems utility issues public/subsidized housing issues foreclosures public benefits Medicaid Social Security SSI unemployment benefits community groups other non-criminal casesMay also provide legal services for bankruptcy in select cases. For instance, where client owns home and is threatened with foreclosure, and frozen bank accounts.Pro bono divorce program for individuals with uncontested divorces where parties have been apart for more than oneyear. Plaintiff must live in Chemung County; support and custody orders must be in place.

Provides representation to veterans and their families who are seeking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches.

Legal services for seniors at or below 250% of poverty level for issues including: health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance), access to medical care, advance directives Social Security issues simple wills housing law and real estate financial abuse and exploitation

Receives and reviews applications and determines eligibility for free attorney services. Attorneys handle cases involving violations, misdemeanors, felonies, appeals in criminal court and most matters in family court.

Represents lower-income taxpayers before the I.R.S. and in United States Tax Court or Federal District and Circuit Courts on these matters: collection audits examination and appeals

Provides civil legal services regarding housing issues, consumer problems, income security/benefits, and language access.

Will represent debtors in Chapter 13 Proceedings, in which debtors arrange a multi-year payment plan to pay outstanding debts and avoid liquidation. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible. Call for more information.

Legal help for individuals with disabilities and supporting disability rights groups with: employment discrimination access to state and local government services access to private businesses open to the public access to transportation prisoner rights

Legal representation for low-income individuals, referred by Legal Aid of Mid-New York, needing bankruptcy relief. Assistance includes: obtaining and analyzing personal and financial histories\ preparing bankruptcy petitions and schedules, providing representation at the first meeting of creditors addressing issues arising in the caseCall Legal Aid of Mid-New York, 877- 777-6152, for eligibility screening.

Provides a free talk to a lawyer program for civil (non-criminal) legal advice, information, and referrals. Topics include divorce, eviction defense, family court issues, wills, estates, elder law issues, immigration issues, LGBTQIA+ legal issues, and non-profit advocacy. Each clinic, unless otherwise noted, is in-person.

Clinic Schedule:

Monday:
Oswego Free Public Library
120 E. 2nd Street, Oswego
Second and Fourth Monday of the month, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM


Tuesday:
Onondaga County Public Library - Central Library
447 South Salina Street, Syracuse
Every Tuesday, 12 Noon - 1 PM

Samaritan Center
215 North State Street, Syracuse
First and Third Tuesday of the month, 3 PM - 4 PM

East Syracuse Library
4990 James Street, East Syracuse
First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM


Wednesday:
Tel-Law CNY | 315-579-2575
(Telephone-Based Clinic)
Every Wednesday, 1 PM - 3 PM

Catholic Charities Men's Shelter - Shelter residents only
1801 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 5:30 PM - 7 PM


Thursday:
Emmaus Ministry of Syracuse
127 East Glen Street, Syracuse
First and Third Thursday of the month, 11 AM - 12 Noon

White Branch Library
763 Butternut Street, Syracuse
Every Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6 PM

Westcott Community Center
826 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse
Every Thursday, 5 PM - 6:30 PM

Provides representation to income-eligible people charged with misdemeanors and violations in Syracuse City Court and town courts in Onondaga County.