Organization: NassauSuffolk Law Services
Mission: To provide legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons financially unable to afford legal assistance in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Activities: Civil Legal Service: to provide legal aid for the poor in civil cases that deal with eviction and child support, etc.
LSC: Committed to helping the poor vindicate their rights under the law. It provides free legal services in thousands of cases each year as well as legal support to every church, agency and grass roots organization that works with the poor.
DAP: Provides legal assistance to low income clients in matters relating to SSI (Supplementary Security Income) and SSD (Social Security Disability). DAP is funded only to represent clients in receipt of public assistance who need to establish that they are disabled in order to obtain SSI or SSD. The representation may be at a Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing, at the Appeals Council or in federal court.
NTEE category: Crime & Legal-Related