Central New York Legal Helpline
provided by Legal Services of Central New York
Legal Services of Central New York
221 South Warren Street
Suite 300
Syracuse NY 13202
Suite 300
Syracuse NY 13202
Toll Free:
877-777-6152
Toll Free:
877-777-6152
Main:
315-703-6500
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Email:
lscnyinfo@lscny.org
* Provides assistance for these types of legal problems:
- Consumer Problems:
- Frozen bank accounts.
- Debt problems.
- Student loans.
- Identity theft.
- Car problems.
- Utility shutoffs.
- Other consumer problems.
- Housing Problems:
- Evictions.
- Lockouts.
- Security deposits.
- Repair problems.
- Subsidized housing.
- Foreclosures.
- Other housing problems.
- Divorce and Other Family Matters:
- Child support.
- Custody.
- Child protective matters.
- Guardianship.
- Domestic violence.
- Other Issues:
- Access to healthcare.
- Unemployment benefits.
- Welfare, Medicaid and Food Stamps and other public benefits.
- Special education and other school issues.
- Disability discrimination and other disability issues.
- Elder law.
Cultural Competency
Language Access
Eligibility: Varies with service. Call for information.
Application Process: Call the hotline.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for service.
Coverage Note: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, and Oswego Counties.
Cultural Competency: Signage and advertising for diverse populations
Languages: Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali - Staff provides service in language offered, Language line
Legal Services of CNY provides free civil legal assistance to families and individuals.