Overview
Headquarters
New York, NY
Category
Professional Services Sector
The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent. Founded in 1876, the Society provides a full range of civil legal services as well as criminal defense work, and juvenile rights representation in Family Court. Our core service is to provide free legal assistance to New Yorkers who live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford to hire a lawyer when confronted with a legal problem. Serving as a law firm for many of New York City's less fortunate residents, The Legal Aid Society represents people who could not otherwise afford a lawyer in civil, criminal, and juvenile rights cases. It also draws upon the work of investigators, social workers, and paralegals. The company advocates for the financial rights of New Yorkers, it also defend LGBTQ+ members from abuse and discrimination, and defend clients in trial. The Legal Aid Society was founded in 1876. Try D&B Hoovers Free Serving as a law firm for many of New York City's less fortunate residents, The Legal Aid Society represents people who could not otherwise afford a lawyer in civil, criminal, and juvenile rights cases. It also draws upon the work of investigators, social workers, and paralegals. The company advocates for the financial rights of New Yorkers, it also defend LGBTQ+ members from abuse and discrimination, and defend clients in trial. The Legal Aid Society was founded in 1876.
