LEGAL SERVICES | LEGAL ACTION CENTER

225 Varick Street, Suite 402, New York, NY 10014

Eligibility

No income requirements or age limits. Includes individuals who have or are affected by HIV/AIDS, individuals with histories of alcohol and drug problems, or individuals with criminal records.

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

(800) 223-4044

Voice

(212) 675-0286

Fax

(212) 243-1313

Voice

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Appointment only. No walk-ins.

Fees

No fee for attorneys.

Service area

New York

Description

* LAC provides free legal services to eligible New York residents who need help related to:

Discrimination because of a criminal record. Includes assistance finding and correcting mistakes on rap sheets and commercial background checks, certificates of rehabilitation, filing employment discrimination complaints, gathering evidence of rehabilitation, and more.
Discrimination because of an alcohol/drug history. Includes assistance for individuals who have who face discrimination for participating in medication-assisted treatment or medication, such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), or naltrexone (Vivitrol), to treat their opiate addiction.
Discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS. Includes breach of HIV confidentiality or testing rights. Also helps with problems such as health care proxies, living wills, and permanency planning.

Data provided by

211 Mid New York

What's Here

Legal Counseling Advocacy

Providing organization

LEGAL ACTION CENTER

The Legal Action Center (LAC) uses legal and policy strategies to fight discrimination, build health equity, and restore opportunities for people with criminal records, substance use disorders, and HIV or AIDS.