Federal Pro Se Assistance Program
thru: Just Cause
• Provides limited scope legal assistance during a brief meeting with a volunteer attorney to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. The program may assist if an individual already has filed a lawsuit, wants to file a lawsuit, or has been sued in the Federal US District Court for the Western District of New York.
- The volunteer attorney can provide: 1.) Information about federal court procedures and the law as it applies to the facts provided by the client; 2.) Advice about preparing pleadings, motions, or other court documents 3.) Advise about discovery and motion practice; 4.) Referrals to other services.
- This program may be able to help with non-criminal matters in federal court.
- The attorney will not go to court with the client.
This program is offered here:
Federal Pro Se Assistance Program at Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building
1 West Main Street
Suite 500
Rochester NY 14614
Suite 500
Rochester NY 14614
Main:
Hours:
W 11:30AM-2:00PM. (Last intake at 1:30PM). In-Person.
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. By Phone.
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. By Phone.