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
NYT: “When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure” Illuminates Work of VOLS’ Hospital-Based Children’s Project
The New York Times article, "When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure," illuminates the kind of work done by…
NYT: “In Labor, In Chains” Highlights Issue of Shackling Pregnant Prisoners
Though shackling pregnant prisoners is illegal in many states, it still occurs frequently. New York Times Article: In Labor, in Chains:…
Skadden Summer Associate Wins Unemployment Case
"Arguing this case was by far the most rewarding (and challenging) experience of my summer. I never imagined that as…
Two Summer Law Student Interns Hosted By VOLS
VOLS thanks our two law student summer interns and wishes them well! Jocelyn Valenzuela is working with Elizabeta Markuci on…
LawHelpNY Launches Mobile Site
LawHelpNY has launched a mobile-friendly version of their site at m.lawhelpny.org which provides easy, on-the-go access to free legal aid referrals, know-your-rights…
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…
