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Developed to have an impact on social justice, legal training and the lives of countless individuals in and beyond the local community. The Center provides furnished offices to local non-profit agencies. Call for detailed information.

Provides representation to indigent clients charged with misdemeanors in Nassau County District Court, providing the entire range of legal representation, from initial interview to sentencing. Courtroom advocacy includes: arraignments, bail arguments, bench conferences, evidentiary hearings, oral arguments on motions, bench and jury trials, plea dispositions, and sentencings. 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].

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.

Law students, guided by experienced faculty, serve as advocates for real clients with real legal problems in areas such as securities, transgender issues, legal aid and special education rights.Not all areas are covered each semester. Individuals with legal issues in one of the specified areas should call the clinic, 607-255-4196, to determine availability.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

Legal assistance to consumers who have experienced fraud from stockbrokers, used car sales people and other scammers, including: small investors who have been sold unsuitable or other improper investments unfair debt collection lemon laws unfair/deceptive practices

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

Assists clients with business and nonprofit formation, contract drafting and review, business permits, licensing, trademarks, copyright and trade secret protection, employee and confidentiality agreements, partnership and shareholder agreements, corporate governance issues, applications for tax-exempt status, and regulatory compliance.

advice on any type of civil (non-criminal) legal matter actual legal representation currently limited to: simple uncontested divorces SSD/SSI denials cases involving domestic violence farmworker legal issues naturalization cases evictions other legal matters referred to partner agency, Legal Services of Central New York free self-help clinics on divorce consumer law veterans Cortland County is now services out of Syracuse Office

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

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

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

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.

Dedicated to assisting community groups and non-profit organizations. These entities provide a large and important array of services in any community: charitable, civic, health care, education, children's programs, senior citizens' services, advocacy for disadvantaged groups, recreational and entertainment projects, and much more. Whether long-established or recently formed to address an emerging problem, both the organizations and their staff and board members need sound legal advice to function properly, fulfill legal requirements, and carry out their purposes. They also provide ongoing legal services in matters such as the creation of corporate structure and by-laws; application for tax-exempt status; compliance with federal, state, and local laws; government filings; fundraising; advice on board and volunteer liability; restrictions on lobbying and other actions of the organization. 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.