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
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Disability Advocacy
Veterans & Military Families
Health & Wellness
Other Services
How We Can Help
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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Areas We Serve
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley currently has offices in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Check our listings for the office nearest to you.
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June 1, 2024
New York State Senate Bill S1783A: A Step Towards Ensuring Equal Rights for LGBTQIA+ Long-Term Care Facility Residents
The New York State Senate recently passed Bill S1783A, which establishes a Bill of Rights for residents of long-term care facilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or [...]
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