Civil legal aid
Free Civil Legal Aid (Legal Aid Society, NYLAG, LSNYC)
In short
Free lawyers for housing, benefits denials, immigration, family, consumer debt, etc. Generally ≤200% FPL (varies by program).
- What you get
- Free lawyers for housing, benefits denials, immigration, family, consumer debt, etc.
- Who qualifies
- Generally ≤200% FPL (varies by program).
- Income limit (2026)
- Most ≤200% FPL (2026 guideline-based; verify per org).
- Papers to gather
- Notices/letters received, ID, income proof.
- Renewal
- N/A
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