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Federal Pro Se Assistance Program

provided by Just Cause

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Federal Pro Se Assistance Program at Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building

1 West Main Street
Suite 500
Rochester NY 14614
Main:
585-613-4000
Hours:
W 11:30AM-2:00PM. (Last intake at 1:30PM). In-Person.
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. By Phone.

* 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. 

Eligibility: Resident of area served.

Application Process: Walk-ins only. Walk-ins are taken on a first come first serve basis.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Monroe County.

 

Just Cause provides free legal help to low-income residents of Monroe County who are facing non-criminal legal problems.