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
Legal Live Chat Available for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Lawsuits
Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know that LawHelpNY.org, an online legal referral and information service for low- to…
“The Conversation Project” urges you to talk about end-of-life planning over the holidays
Dear Friends,Last month one of the Elderly Project's funders reminded me about the work of an organization that I discussed…
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…
