Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
VOLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers through close partnerships with community-based organizations, law firms and companies. Our vision is access to justice for every New Yorker.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
Our legal programs support older adults with incapacity and life planning, immigrant young people and families navigating immigration laws, individuals seeking access to public benefits, small business owners with transactional legal challenges, and incarcerated mothers with family law questions.
What's New At VOLS
Remembering William J. Dean, longtime VOLS Executive Director
William J. Dean, longtime VOLS executive director Volunteers of Legal Service mourns the passing on August 17 of our longtime…
VOLS Response to COVID-19 Update: 8/26/20
New Yorkers are counting on Volunteers of Legal Service for support during COVID-19. Since the pandemic has devastated our communities,…
A Guide for Friends & Family of Recently Deceased New Yorkers
How do I claim my loved one’s remains? Where can I receive financial assistance for burial or cremation? Am I…
Mayor de Blasio restores funding for Commercial Lease Assistance
VOLS Joins Fordham Feerick Center Webinar
On Monday, August 24, VOLS Legal Director and Elderly Project Director Peter Kempner spoke at a webinar training hosted by…
VOLS Endorses Statement in Support of Proximity Bill
VOLS is proud to join other organizations and community partners in supporting the NYS Legislature Bill S724A/A6710A, also known as…
