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
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…
Pro Bono Lawyers Win Legal Permanent Residence for Mother of Air Force Sergeant
Just in time for the patriotic celebrations taking place across the country, Voice of America featured a story about how…
Alex Ryley Speaks at Housing Symposium
Alex Ryley, Director of VOLS' Elderly Project, recently spoke at a symposium on housing hosted by New York City Council…
