Assists and advises debtors in representing themselves in court and filing all the necessary court paperwork related to debt. Program can help people who may have collections issues, wage garnishments, frozen bank accounts, debt court cases or judgments related to credit card debts, medical debts, student loans, car loans, utilities collections, lines of credit, charge accounts, and foreclosures.

Provides the legally required Bankruptcy Counseling and issuing of the certificate needed prior to filing for bankruptcy.

Provides credit/debt, budget, and housing counseling free of charge to consumers throughout New York. Counselors can help an individual with: Understanding their financial situation and goals Explaining debt management options Offering recommendations for how to get out of debt Developing a personalized action plan

* Provides a free consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer to discuss options for debt relief under bankruptcy protection. * Determines if bankruptcy will provide a fresh start to eliminate debts, stop foreclosure, or find relief from medical debts and credit card debt.

Provides supports and raising awareness for community families through one-on-one advocacy, and support, goal setting, budget development and individual attention as well as larger community presentations, increased access to services, and referrals to appropriate community resources.

* Provides financial education, counseling services and debt relief to consumers.

* Offers consumer education and counseling for money and debt management. Debt management and consolidation Bankruptcy counseling Budget and credit counseling Financial education Foreclosure prevention counseling Reverse mortgage counseling Mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling First-time homebuyer counselingRental counseling* Offer assistance to help low-to moderate-income clients qualify for affordable car loans with local lending partners through, Driven2Success program.

Assists with consumer legal issues including bankruptcy, frozen bank accounts, debt problems, student loans, ID theft, car problems, and utility shutoffs.

Legal representation for low-income individuals, referred by Legal Aid of Mid-New York, needing bankruptcy relief. Assistance includes: obtaining and analyzing personal and financial histories\ preparing bankruptcy petitions and schedules, providing representation at the first meeting of creditors addressing issues arising in the caseCall Legal Aid of Mid-New York, 877- 777-6152, for eligibility screening.

Provides the legally required Bankruptcy Counseling and issuing of the certificate needed prior to filing for bankruptcy.

Focuses on developing sound money management techniques, gaining financial literacy skills and re-establishing credit after bankruptcy. A Certificate of Completion for this two-hour course is required for bankruptcy discharge.

Offers budget and debt counseling to those who need help with budgeting, money management skills, and credit issues.

Focuses on developing sound money management techniques, gaining financial literacy skills and re-establishing credit after bankruptcy. A Certificate of Completion for this two-hour course is required for bankruptcy discharge.

Provides individuals who may be considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process.

Provides a full budget analysis, alternatives to bankruptcy, and suggestions that may help with current financial situation. Gives a complete overview of the bankruptcy process including advantages and disadvantages for filing bankruptcy. Upon completion of the course, a certificate is provided which is required in order to file for bankruptcy.

Provides legal assistance to those who are facing bankruptcy, help individuals with opportunities to repair damaged credit, and help individuals understand which kind of bankruptcy to file for with the help of an attorney.

Provides financial education, counseling and ongoing support to consumers nationwide, helping them to develop the tools they need to better manage their debt. Counselors offer individual financial analysis, budget counseling, financial goals and guidance. Also offers a debt management program including lower interest rates and payments on credit cards. Bankruptcy and housing counseling are also available.

Families suffering under the burden of debt can speak with a real attorney at no charge, to determine if bankruptcy would allow them a fresh start. Also, those falling behind on mortgage payments may discuss how a chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop foreclosure and save the family home.

Provides credit counseling, housing counseling (Pre/Post Purchase, Mortgage Delinquency), Foreclosure Prevention Services, Student Loan Counseling, Pre Bankruptcy Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling, and debt management for families, with an emphasis on budget development and maintenance while repairing unsecured debts. Also educates families in management of finances.

Will represent debtors in Chapter 13 Proceedings, in which debtors arrange a multi-year payment plan to pay outstanding debts and avoid liquidation. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible. Call for more information.

Lawyers provide free civil (non-criminal) advice, counseling, advocacy, and representation to low-income individual clients/groups.

Provides civil legal services regarding housing issues, consumer problems, income security/benefits, and language access.

Assists with consumer legal issues including bankruptcy, frozen bank accounts, debt problems, student loans, ID theft, car problems, and utility shutoffs.