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Attorney Byron Divins has demonstrated tremendous dedication assisting low-income Nassau County residents in matrimonial matters, especially those with complex child...

Peter Connelly has been volunteering at NSLS' offices as a pro bono call screener for over a year. He is...

Harvey Savitt has been a hard-working member of the Suffolk County Pro Bono Project (PBP) since 1992. Currently, Harvey primarily...

WELCOMESTracey Discepolo - Staff Attorney, Education and Disability RightsJennifer Kim - Staff Attorney, Nassau Behavioral Health UnitKathleen Maher -Staff Attorney,...

“Public charge” is an immigration concept that refers to people who are not eligible to become U.S. permanent residents because...

Criminal records may make it difficult or impossible for people to find employment. Criminal records are reported in a person’s...

As of January 2020, the minimum wage on Long Island is $13 per hour. With this in-crease, the amount of...

NSLS continues its strong ties within the community in an effort to collaborate with various agencies and ensure that low...

New York Bar Foundation Supports Community Legal Help ProjectNassau Suffolk Law Services thanks the New York Bar Foundation for its...

LEGAL SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCATES: FAQ’SAdvocate’s Question: My client and I are having a hard time getting documents the Department of Social...

Funding Update: I am pleased to report that, despite renewed threats to eliminate civil legal services from the federal budget,...

Haven House/Bridges Homelessness Prevention Program helps people avoid eviction and retain or obtain permanent housing. The program also provide supportive...

Do your clients need extra help keeping warm?Project Warmth is a non-governmental emergency fuel fund. It provides one-time grants for...

The New York Attorney General’s office has launched a new complaint form to identify housing discrimination based on source of...

John Batanchiev, Staff Attorney in the Hempstead Civil Unit recently assisted a family restore their Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section...

HOMELESS ADVOCATES: BE ON THE LOOKOUT!Given the high cost of housing on Long Island, many working people as well those...

President Trump's BudgetFebruary 10th, 2020Yesterday, President Trump released his proposed budget, which would push tens of millions of Americans deeper...

After 30 years of dedicated service to NSLS, Maria Dosso has officially retired. Her guidance has helped us forge strong...

Thanks to the Appellate Practice Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association that conduct-ed a moot court on Dec. 3...

Did you know?Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with low income access phone or internet services for eligible...