PRO BONO APPEALS PROGRAM | LEGAL PROJECT

Provides legal services through the Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction of the New York State Bar Association in appeals in the Appellate Division, Third Department through the pro bono attorneys. Appeals Program representation will be limited to family and matrimonial law issues, including family offenses, custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, and termination of parental rights. Not included are appeals addressing only the amount of child support awarded under the Child Support Standards Act.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

24 Aviation Road, Albany, NY 12205

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Fax

(518) 435-1773

Fax

(518) 435-1773

Application process

Call for information and services

Fee

None

Eligibility

Individuals must meet the following criteria: - client wishes to appeal a trial court order or judgment to the Appellate Division, Third Department or won in the trial court and is responding to an appeal by the losing party - the litigation occurred in a county within the Third Department - client's income is less than 250% of the Federal poverty guidelines

Service area

Rensselaer County, New York Saratoga County, New York Albany County, New York Schenectady County, New York

Agency info

LEGAL PROJECT

Provides cost-effective legal services such as advice, and representation to people who can't afford a lawyer and need assistance with civil (non-criminal) legal problems.