Open Hands Legal Services is an all-access civil legal aid organization. We will provide you with free and full access to an attorney, regardless of legal matter presented, age, criminal history, neighborhood or immigration status.
How to find us
CLIENTS MAY CHOOSE TO BE SEEN IN PERSON AT THE BELOW LEGAL AID DESK
City Relief
138th Street and Malcolm X Blvd., Harlem
Next date: Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Walk in -no appointment needed
Father's Heart Ministries
545 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10009
Next date: Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 am-10:30 am
Walk in -no appointment needed
What to bring
At your initial consultation, you will either receive an answer to your question, potential advocacy or representation, or a referral.
We recommend you gather and bring all information and papers related to your legal issue. We will make copies and return your originals. Relevant documents can include:
Letters
Lease agreements
Court papers
Rent demands
Benefits letters
The name of the person (or company or organization, etc.) with whom you are having a dispute (known as the “adverse party”)
An address and/or a phone number for the adverse party, if known
If the adverse party has an attorney, the attorney’s name and phone number, if known