Public Legal Resource Network

The nation's oldest and largest nonprofit law firm. Handles criminal defense, civil, and juvenile matters across all five NYC boroughs.

Largest civil legal services provider in NYC. Covers housing, family, benefits, immigration, and consumer debt.

National membership organization. Use their directory to find accredited legal aid programs in every U.S. state.

Online portal to find free legal help providers in New York State by county and legal issue.

Federally funded nonprofit. Find local LSC-funded programs nationwide for civil legal matters.

Court-appointed criminal defense representation for eligible defendants in NYC criminal court and Supreme Court.

Holistic public defense addressing the criminal, civil, and immigration consequences of charges in Bronx County.

Full-spectrum public defense including criminal, civil, and immigration representation in Brooklyn.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers directory to find public defenders and appointed counsel programs by state.

Court-appointed private attorneys under Article 18-B of the County Law. Assigned when public defender has a conflict or capacity issue.

State-administered assigned counsel system for counties outside NYC. Contact your county court for local program information.

Court-appointed federal defense under the Criminal Justice Act. Assigned by federal district court judges.

The New York City Bar Association connects individuals with vetted attorneys. Reduced-fee consultations available.

New York State Bar Association referral service. Matches callers to attorneys by practice area and county.

American Bar Association tool to find attorney referral services in any U.S. state.

Comprehensive attorney directory with peer ratings, practice area filters, and location search.

In-person and online assistance for self-represented litigants. Available in housing, family, and civil court locations.

Free guided interview tool to generate court forms for common civil legal issues including eviction, family, and benefits.

National Center for State Courts directory of court self-help centers by state.

Free online service from NYS court system law librarians. Submit legal research questions and receive responses.

New York City provides free legal representation to income-eligible tenants facing eviction in housing court.

Free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction, harassment, or housing conditions issues in Manhattan.

National advocate for housing rights. Publishes tenant rights resources and connects to legal aid housing programs nationwide.

California statewide renter rights organization providing legal resources, hotline referrals, and tenant education.

Self-help resources for family court matters including custody, visitation, child support, orders of protection, and abuse/neglect.

Legal resources for survivors of domestic violence including step-by-step guidance on obtaining orders of protection.

Provides legal resources for custody, child support, divorce, and family court navigation.

Resources on child welfare law, guardianship, adoption, and family court processes for self-represented individuals.

Nation's largest network of nonprofit immigration legal services providers. Find a member agency near you.

American Immigration Lawyers Association directory of pro bono immigration programs by state.

Full legal representation for immigrants in NYC facing deportation or seeking relief.

Provides legal, social, and advocacy services to Haitian and Black immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.

Legal services for refugees, asylees, and immigrants including green card applications and naturalization.

Free legal assistance to veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families on VA benefits appeals and other legal matters.

Free legal support for VA benefits claims, appeals, and disability ratings for disabled veterans.

Connects active-duty, reserve, and National Guard members with free pro bono legal representation in civil matters.

VA Vet Centers can refer veterans to local legal aid for civil and family legal matters. Locate your nearest Vet Center.

Legal defense resources and attorney referrals for law enforcement officers facing legal action arising from on-duty conduct.

Labor and legal resources for firefighters including workers' comp, disability, and labor grievance guidance.

Legal defense and labor representation for NYPD officers including attorney referrals for disciplinary matters.

Connects first responders with mental health and legal support services including referrals to attorneys familiar with first responder cases.