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VOLS partners with New York City’s community organizations, law firms and companies
to provide free civil legal services to New Yorkers with limited access to resources.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
VOLS works with older adults, immigrant youth, individuals seeking public benefits, small business owners, and incarcerated mothers.
What's New At VOLS
Preparing for Your Unemployment Hearing – Video
Here's a great video from the New York State Department of Labor for claimants and new attorneys learning how to…
New York State Bar Association Mourns the Passing of Former President Haliburton Fales II
VOLS mourns the passing of founding board member Haliburton Fales II. New York State Bar Association Article: November 6, 2015: New…
UA Alumna Pierina Ortiz and Volunteers Of Legal Service
The Urban Assembly wrote an article on Pierina Ortiz, a VOLS Immigration Project client. The Urban Assembly Article: UA Alumna Pierina…
Senator Perkins to host Predatory Scams Against Seniors Forum on Monday, November 16th
Dear Friends, NYS Senator Bill Perkins and the Office of the NY Attorney General will host a "Predatory Scam Prevention…
Pierina Ortiz: College Student, Olympic Hopeful, and Dream Not Deferred Project Client
Having help from VOLS not only enabled me to adjust my immigration status, but it opened many doors to my…
What happens when someone dies alone in their apartment?
Dear Friends, In case you haven’t seen it, I'd like to draw your attention to a long, front-page story in…
