Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
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
Hour Children’s Sister Tesa Profiled in The New York Times
We never cease to be inspired by Sister Tesa's amazing efforts on behalf of incarcerated mothers and their families through…
Liz Markuci Wins Legal Services Award
On June 10th, VOLS was incredibly proud to celebrate the work of our colleague, and friend, Elizabeta (Liz) Markuci, at…
VOLS Remembers Florence Roberts
With profound sadness, the Incarcerated Mothers Law Project notes the loss of Florence Roberts, a leader, mentor and friend who…
Obituary: Florence Roberts
VOLS mourns the passing of Incarcerated Mothers Law Project volunteer lawyer Florence Roberts. New York Law Journal Article: Obituary: Florence Roberts
Ortiz v. NYCHA: Caregiver Daughter Wins Right to Remain in Mom’s NYCHA Apartment
A legal decision was published in the New York Law Journal today that should be of interest to those of…
Brownstoner.com Covers Rockaway Beach Ad Campaign
Ramones 1977 Hit Song "Rockaway Beach" Is Part of New Effort to Boost Tourism to the Peninsula
