Free Legal Aid in New York
Knowing your rights can be the difference between staying housed and losing everything. JohnHelp connects you to free legal aid, tenant support, and advocacy when you need someone in your corner, and in New York, that help is within reach. Whether you live in New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester or a small town in between, JohnHelp connects New York residents to trusted, local support.
Legal help shouldn’t be a luxury. We make it easier to find the support you’re entitled to.
Legal help available in New York
Legal aid & free representation
Civil legal help for low-income individuals and families across many kinds of cases.
Tenant & housing rights
Support with evictions, unsafe conditions, and knowing your rights as a renter.
Benefits & disability appeals
Help applying for and appealing denials of benefits you may be entitled to.
Immigration & family law
Guidance and representation on immigration matters and family legal needs.
Who qualifies in New York?
Legal-aid organizations typically serve people with low incomes, and many clinics are open to all. JohnHelp helps you find help you qualify for near you.
JohnHelp shows you legal options near New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester and across New York, ranked by what you qualify for and how close it is.
Legal help in New York: common questions
Legal-aid organizations provide free civil legal help to those who qualify. Search JohnHelp for “legal aid near me.”
Yes. Tenant legal aid and eviction-defense programs may be able to help. JohnHelp can connect you quickly.
You often have the right to appeal. Legal-aid and advocacy groups can help. JohnHelp points you to them.
More help in New York
Help is closer than you think.
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