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
Incarcerated Mothers Law Project on Bustle
VOLS' Incarcerated Mothers Law Project was mentioned in this post on Bustle. Bustle Article: 6 Organizations That Help Mothers, Because Clearly…
Recent court case may spell trouble for some rent-regulated tenants
Dear Friends,New York’s second-highest court (the Appellate Division, 1st Department) recently issued a potentially troublesome decision concerning the question of…
When there’s no power of attorney — resources for people who want to petition for guardianship
Dear Friends,As you know, we at the VOLS Elderly Project help seniors obtain powers of attorney mainly so that they…
Microenterprise Project Client to Host Hip Hop Show at South Bronx Ignites
One of the great things about providing pro bono legal assistance is the way that volunteering can connect lawyers to…
Vegan Soul Food Restaurant, Microenterprise Client, in Village Voice
Seasoned Vegan, a client of the Microenterprise Project, was reviewed recently in the Village Voice. Village Voice Article: Seasoned Vegan Serves…
Voice of America Features VOLS Immigration Project Client
VOLS and Fried Frank win Green Card for mother of Air Force staff sergeant. Voice of America features VOLS: Pro Bono…
