Client brochure

Free legal services for women

How we can help Her Justice provides free legal help in family law, divorce and immigration to low-income women living in New York City. Most of our clients are survivors of domestic violence, though this is not a requirement.

Her Justice can assist with: Family Court issues, including orders of protection, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support Contested and uncontested divorces Immigration self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and U Nonimmigrant Status petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Services may include: Legal information, advice and referrals Brief services (for example, drafting petitions and answers) Attorney representation

To receive help from Her Justice you must: Be a woman Live in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island Have a legal issue relating to family, divorce or immigration law Meet our income guidelines

100 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005 | Tel 212.695.3800 | Fax 212.695.9519

“I know what it’s like to be in a deep hole and feel like there is no way out. Her Justice gave me the light to guide me out of that dark tunnel.”

Contact us for help Intake by telephone Her Justice conducts intake of new clients by phone on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Call 212.695.3800 and follow the prompts for callers seeking legal assistance.

After assessment, an in-person appointment may be made, if needed.

Our staff is multilingual

Intake in person Her Justice has offices at all four of the New York City Family Justice Centers— Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.

Women can walk in to the Family Justice Center any week day, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm To qualify for services at the Family Justice Centers, clients must be victims of domestic violence and either live in the borough where the center is located or have been abused in that borough Clients seeking help through the Family Justice Centers are screened and offered a diverse range of support services. Interpretation for non-English speakers is available During screening, women can ask to be given an intake appointment with Her Justice Her Justice staff is available only by appointment

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Her Justice Family Justice Center Locations New York City Family Justice Center, Bronx 198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451 Subway:

or

to 161st Street Yankee Stadium station.

Exit near the intersection of East 161st Street and River Avenue.

Walk east on 161st Street towards the Grand Concourse. The Center is located at the corner of East 161st Street and Sheridan Avenue.

Bus: BX1, BX2, BX6 and BX13

New York City Family Justice Center, Brooklyn 350 Jay Street, 15th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Subway:

to Jay Street Metrotech,

or

to Borough Hall.

BUS: B25, B26, B38, B51, B54, B57, B61, B65, B67 and B75

New York City Family Justice Center, Manhattan 80 Centre Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013 Subway:

to Chambers Street/Brooklyn Bridge, to Chambers Street or the

to Canal Street.

BUS: M1, M6, M9, M15, M22 and M101

New York City Family Justice Center, Queens 126-02 82nd Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Subway:

to Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike. Use the Court

House/North Side exit and walk east on Queens Boulevard past Queens Borough Hall. Turn left on 82nd Avenue.

Bus: Q10, Q37, Q46 and Q60