Get Help Donate OUR IMPACT I was sitting in the courtroom thinking, ‘When David was facing Goliath, did he feel this alone?’ Yet at that moment, a NYLAG attorney offered to help me. I bumped into an angel. – former client NYLAG fights for the rights of underserved communities. Join The Fight 89,160 adults and children impacted by our services 18,400 immigration cases, from asylum claims to deportation defense 4,000 housing cases resulted in thousands of people remaining in their homes When you become distressed in life, sometimes you need somebody to help you out. Every once in a while, out of nowhere, you have a superhero come in. My NYLAG attorney flew in and saved me from losing my home. – DARRYLLE, former client NYLAG obtained millions of dollars in services and benefits for individuals and families. Support Our Work $5.9M in ongoing yearly public benefits $1.78M in lump sum awards for children with special needs $2.13M in debts avoided from medical expenses for adults, seniors, and children After I was denied benefits that would manage my breast cancer symptoms, I wanted to give up. But my NYLAG attorney fought hard for me and got me what I needed. – ERICKA, former client NYLAG’s fight for justice changes many lives. 45 points is the average credit score increase for our financial counseling clients $4M for 61,000 people victimized by fraudulent debt collection litigation 81% of the couples whose divorces were mediated at NYLAG reached an agreement 24,400 people attended legal clinics and presentations in their communities (virtually during COVID-19) 1,220 unrepresented litigants in the Southern District of New York via NYLAG’s Pro Se Clinic 3,100 intimate partner violence survivors were represented by NYLAG on orders of protection, divorce, and custody issues *Unless noted otherwise, the figures above represent fiscal year 2020 Help us provide free legal services to children and adults in need of a lawyer. DONATE NOW Join our mailing list. Get action alerts, updates, and special invites. SIGN UP Careers Contact Us Newsroom Privacy Policy Whistleblower Policy Terms & Conditions Follow Us Copyright 2021 NYLAG | All Rights Reserved English