Testimonials

If you would like to post your own testimonial about your experience as a Guardian Ad Litem email GALcivil@courts.state.ny.us.

Posted January 25, 2012

By: Della DeKay, Esq.

“I became a GAL because I wanted to practice law. I remain a GAL because it is the most challenging, frustrating and rewarding job I can imagine. Each case is unique and you must think “outside the box.” Sixty percent of my cases are pro bono which require you to be both a social worker and an attorney. To help your wards, you must use your ingenuity and problem solving skills. There is no way to characterize a case... But, no matter what you do, after every case you know that you have helped someone...”

Posted January 25, 2012

By: Thomas Giles

“A senior citizen whose case I was appointed to in 2009 (her case was settled last year), just called to thank me again, wish me a happy holiday, and tell me that as she looked around her living room now decorated for the holidays, she thanked God once again for the help I gave her in saving her apartment. I was so moved... This is why I continue to work as a GAL.”