Court Help Centers & Community Organizations
Some courts and community organizations have special offices at the courthouse for helping people who don't have a lawyer for free.
Here is a list of their addresses and telephone number (by county in alphabetical order)
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Albany County
Albany Family Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
30 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
518-285-8600
This Help Center has:
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Assistance Filling Out Forms
Bronx County
Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
851 Grand Concourse, Room 121
Bronx, NY 10451
718-618-1350
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Multi-court Help Center
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
1118 Grand Concourse, Room 250
Bronx, NY 10456
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Help Program (HHP)
- Housing Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Family Court Help Center
900 Sheridan Avenue
1st Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
718-618-2150
Website
This Help Center allows unrepresented litigants to create and file petitions all in the same room. Additionally, litigants can meet with Volunteer Attorneys, talk with LIFT representatives, receive copies of court orders, and appear before a Court Referee.
Bronx County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
900 Sheridan Avenue
1st Floor in the Help Center
Bronx, NY 10451
Thursdays: 9:00am - 4:30pm; Fridays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.:
LIFT [ What's There? ]
900 Sheridan Ave
1st Floor in the Help Center and on Lower Main
Bronx, NY 10451
212-343-1122
Website
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline.
Bronx Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
851 Grand Concourse, Room 121
Bronx, NY 10451
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Multi-court Help Center
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Dutchess County
Supreme Court Help Center
Westchester County Courthouse, 9th floor
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
914-824-5457
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: by appointment only
Erie County
8th Judicial District Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Supreme Court Library at Buffalo
77 West Eagle Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- Internet Access Terminal (with no limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Housing Court & Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
141 Livingston Street, Room 404
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Name Change
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Family Court Help Center - Petition Room
330 Jay Street
5th Floor Petition Room
Brooklyn, NY 11201
347-401-9790
Website
Family Court Volunteer Attorneys Program [ What's There? ]
330 Jay Street
5th Floor Petition Room
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
330 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
212-343-1122
Website
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located on the 6th Floor in the Petition Room waiting area.
Red Hook Community Justice Center Help Center
88 Visitation Place, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website
Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
360 Adams Street, Room 145
Brooklyn, NY 11201
347-296-1740
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Art. 78, Responding to complaint
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Monroe County
7th Judicial District Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Hall of Justice
99 Exchange Blvd, 5th floor, Room 525
Rochester, NY 14614
585-371-3284
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
This Help Center can help you with:
- Small Claims/debt collection
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Nassau County
Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Court Information Center
100 Supreme Court Drive, 2nd Floor
Mineola, NY 11501
516-493-3200
This Help Center can help you with:
- Small Claims, Post Judgment Enforcement
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
New York County (Manhattan)
Housing Court & Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
111 Centre Street, Room 104
New York, NY 10013
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Civil Court
- Housing Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Family Court Help Center - Petition Room
60 Lafayette Street
1st Floor Petition Room
New York, NY 10013
646-386-5220
Website
Family Court Volunteer Attorneys Program [ What's There? ]
60 Lafayette Street
1st Floor Petition Room
New York, NY 10013
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
60 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
212-343-1122
Website
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located in the lobby directly past the metal detectors.
Harlem Community Justice Center Help Center
170 East 121 Street, Room 105
New York, NY 10035
Website
Supreme Court Help Center
60 Centre Street, Room 116
New York, NY 10007
646-386-3025
Website
Orange County
Supreme Court Help Center
Westchester County Courthouse, 9th floor
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
914-824-5457
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: by appointment only
Putnam County
Supreme Court Help Center
Westchester County Courthouse, 9th floor
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
914-824-5457
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: by appointment only
Queens County
Housing Court & Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Room 235
Jamaica, NY 11435
Website
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Family Court Help Center - Petition Room
151-20 Jamaica Avenue
1st Floor Petition Room
Jamaica, NY 11423
718-298-0137
Website
Queens County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
151-20 Jamaica Ave., 1st Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
151-20 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11423
212-343-1122
Website
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located in the lobby, to the right of the Petition Room.
Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Room 109
Jamaica, NY 11435
718-298-1024
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Miscellaneous special proceedings
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Richmond County (Staten Island)
Housing Court & Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
927 Castleton Avenue, Room 404
Staten Island, NY 10301
Website
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Family Court Petition Room
100 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-675-8800
Website
Richmond County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Richmond County Family Court Annex
25 Hyatt Street, 4th Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
Mondays: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
Surrogate's Court Help Center
18 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
718-675-8508
Website
Rockland County
Supreme Court Help Center
Westchester County Courthouse, 9th floor
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
914-824-5457
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: by appointment only
Suffolk County
Court Help Center
Library Resources for the Public Program
Supreme Court Law Library
400 Carleton Avenue, 4th Floor
Central Islip, NY 11722
631-853-6064
Court Help Center
Library Resources for the Public Program
County Court House
220 Center Drive
1st Floor Law Library
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-852-2494
Westchester County
Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Westchester County Courthouse, 9th floor
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601
914-824-5457
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: by appointment only
This Help Center can help you with:
- All issues pending or to be commenced in Supreme Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
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