The LGBT Bar Association of New York (LGBT Bar NY) endeavors to provide meaningful legal services through various fee drop-in legal clinics, which offer holistic consultations and referrals to members of the LGBTQ community. Attorney volunteers help with any number of legal issues, including housing, immigration, family law matters, criminal issues, employment, discrimination, and more.
In 2017, LGBT Bar NY proudly operated five 100% free walk-in legal clinics: our weekly Tuesday Night Clinic at the LGBT Center in Manhattan, our weekly Saturday night "Youth Clinic" for LGBTQ youth, monthly clinics in conjunction with SAGE in both the Bronx and Harlem, and our newest clinic in Newark, N.J. Hundreds of clinic visitors received knowledgeable information and advice, as well as, wherever possible, immediate referrals through LGBT Bar NY's Legal Referral Network.
The Clinic operates from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, providing free consultations to LGBT New Yorkers. Please arrive between 5:30-5:45 p.m. for intake.
Location:
- 208 West 13th Street in Manhattan
- Please check at the front desk for room location.
Time:
- Every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Please arrive between 5:30-5:45 p.m. for intake.
Who runs the legal clinic?
- The LGBT Bar NY Foundation is pleased to provide a pro bono legal clinic devoted to serving the LGBTQ community of NYC.
What kind of help is offered?
- The clinic is staffed by volunteer attorneys who are available to provide general guidance and legal referrals, but not legal representation. Each visitor can expect to have a 15-20-minute consultation with our volunteer attorneys.
Do I need an appointment?
- No appointment is necessary, but you should arrive prior to 5:45 p.m. to ensure that you can be seen.
The LGBT Bar Association Foundation of New York is honored to be one of 80 grantee organizations selected by the New York Bar Foundation in 2024. Their generous support helps us meet the needs of low-income LGBTQ+ New Yorkers at our free weekly legal clinics.
