716-664-4535
Fax
716-664-7179
Toll-Free
866-664-4567
Primary Services
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Eviction Prevention Assistance, General Legal Aid, Housing Discrimination Assistance, Individual Advocacy, Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Tax Foreclosure Assistance, Tenant Rights Information/Counseling, Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance
Description
A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid, including legal representation, advocacy, and other services, to low-income people in 14 counties of Western New York. Provides help with problems such as housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, unemployment insurance denials, re-entry, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, and other legal problems.
The Jamestown Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Chautauqua County.
The Jamestown Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Chautauqua County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Closed for lunch from 12 noon-1pm.
Eligibility
Low income individuals and families. Must meet income/assets limitations. Some programs have strict income guidelines, while others do not. Clients can speak to a member of the intake team to determine eligibility.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Service Area: Chautauqua County.
Intake Process
Call or walk in during office hours. An online application is also available: https://lawnyoi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=131&h=6637a1
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English and Spanish.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available right outside the main entrance, which has no steps. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Date of Official Change
May 28, 2024
Contacts
Deborah Brannon (Primary)
Administrator
dbrannon@lawny.org
716-664-4535 x4006
Erin Kuhn
Technology & Communications Coordinator
ekuhn@lawny.org
315-781-1465 x1028
Lori M. O'Brien
Executive Director