Empowerment Through Legal Advocacy

You Are Not Alone.

Don’t let a lack of legal representation put you at a disadvantage! At Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, we offer FREE and COMPREHENSIVE civil legal services through our highly qualified and diverse team of attorneys and legal professionals to protect your rights and promote equal justice for our community members.

Elder Law
Housing Rights
Family Defense
Domestic Violence
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Social Security / Public Benefits
Disability Advocacy
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Wellness
Other Services

How We Can Help

Elder Law

Elder Law

Our elder law attorneys are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate the complex legal and financial challenges that often arise with aging. We play a crucial role in ensuring the legal rights and financial well-being of older adults through estate planning and wills, guardianship, protection against elder abuse, fraud, and neglect, and issues related to retirement, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care planning.
Housing Rights

Housing Rights

We believe that everyone has a right to fair and affordable housing — our expertise encompasses a range of issues from tenant-landlord disputes to fair housing laws. Our legal team has been instrumental in interpreting and applying laws related to rent, eviction, housing discrimination, and property standards and we advocate for those who might otherwise be marginalized or unfairly treated in the housing market.
Family Defense

Family Defense

Let us help you navigate the complex and often emotionally charged realm of family law. We are adept at handling a wide range of cases, from divorce and child custody disputes to issues of domestic violence and child welfare. We want you to understand your legal options and the potential ramifications of your decisions and will work diligently to protect your rights and interests while striving to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Our team works tirelessly to ensure your safety and rights by offering both protection and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. We provide legal counsel to victims to help them navigate complex legal proceedings, from filing restraining orders to representing them in court for custody or divorce cases. Our expertise encompasses a deep understanding of the laws related to domestic violence by integrating both family law and criminal law to ensure a fair outcome.
LGBTQIA+ Rights

LGBTQIA+ Rights

We are dedicated to not just legal victories, but also fostering a broader cultural understanding and acceptance of LGBTQIA+ rights as fundamental human rights. We are deeply knowledgeable about the specific challenges and legal issues faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, such as discrimination in the workplace, housing, healthcare, and issues related to marriage and family law. At LSHV, our LGBTQIA+ rights team plays a crucial role in advocating for and protecting the rights of individuals within this community.
Social Security / Public Benefits

Social Security / Public Benefits

At LSHV, we act as the bridge between you and the support you need, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive the benefits you are entitled to under the law. Navigating the complex landscape of government assistance programs can be a challenge — we understand the intricate rules and regulations that govern Social Security, disability benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs, positioning us to diligently handle benefit denials or discrepancies.
Disability Advocacy

Disability Advocacy

We want individuals with disabilities to receive fair treatment in the workplace, equal access to public spaces and services, and appropriate educational accommodations. Our attorneys are well-versed in laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and other pertinent federal and state statutes that impact the lives of disabled persons, including employment, accessibility, education, and discrimination.
Veterans & Military Families

Veterans & Military Families

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) holds the conviction that veterans merit the same rights to justice domestically as they have defended internationally. To address these needs, we established our Veterans & Military Families Unit in 2012 as a comprehensive practice area, covering all our legal disciplines. This unit is operated by lawyers who are knowledgeable about and honor military traditions and culture.
Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

We bring a deep awareness of the medical, social, and psychological facets of HIV/AIDS and those dealing with issues related to healthcare access, discrimination, confidentiality, and employment rights for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Our health and wellness team provides legal guidance and representation to ensure that you receive fair treatment under the law, including access to necessary medical care and protection against discrimination in the workplace or other areas of life.
Other Services

Other Services

Explore our other services that include providing assistance specific to New York State or the individual counties we serve, including Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. These services can include consumer advocacy, special education, and community support services.
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Our Impact

12K+
cases handled in 2023

We have been providing successful legal services and advocacy to members of our communities for over 100 years specializing in vulnerable populations and the underserved.

Our Impact

100+
Skilled Attorneys

We have brought together a highly skilled and diverse team of the finest lawyers who are dedicated to providing top tier legal services to our vulnerable community members. We are also your neighbors living and working within the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Our Impact

57
Years Of Serving Our Community

We have brought together a highly skilled and diverse team of the finest lawyers who are dedicated to providing top tier legal services to our vulnerable community members. We are also your neighbors living and working within the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Our Impact

23k+
Individuals Impacted in 2023

We have brought together a highly skilled and diverse team of the finest lawyers who are dedicated to providing top tier legal services to our vulnerable community members. We are also your neighbors living and working within the beautiful Hudson Valley.

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Protecting Rights,
Promoting Justice

Equal justice is a founding principle in America, yet frequently, those with low income who aim to safeguard their families, homes, and livelihoods are left to deal with their civil legal issues alone. The gap between the demand for legal assistance and its availability is becoming more pronounced each year as the need continues to grow.

At Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, we believe in accessible and equal access to justice for everyone addressing legal issues regardless of their ability to pay. We are committed to fair access because we believe it helps to strengthen families, aids individuals in regaining stability, and enhances the fundamental economic, health, and social aspects of their lives, and, thereby, the community as a whole.

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