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We are a leading non-profit that provides free legal services. Empowering and amplifying the voices of our community, we provide free legal help to low-income Western New Yorkers in cases involving basic human needs like safety, shelter, income and more.

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What We Do

Defense of the Accused

The largest provider of such services in WNY, we represent individuals charged with offenses within the City of Buffalo.

Appeals and Post-Conviction

The Legal Aid Bureau is the largest provider in Erie, Genesee, Cattaraugus, and Orleans Counties of criminal appellate services for indigent defendants.

Attorneys for Children

The Attorneys for Children of the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo are appointed to represent children in Family Court.

Educational Advocacy

We provide assistance with school suspensions and violations of education law.

Housing Rights

We represent qualifying homeowners facing code violation actions, landlord/tenant matters, and tax foreclosure.

Family Stability

Our Family Law Section attorneys have experience handling complex divorce, separation, visitation, and custody cases.

Workers' Rights

We assist with unemployment benefits, worker rights, and removing barriers to employment.

Consumer Rights

We provide mortgage foreclosure defense, bankruptcy protection, and help homeowners obtain mortgage modifications.

Immigration

We provide a range of assistance to immigrants, refugees, and Limited English Proficient populations.

Reentry

We assist formerly incarcerated individuals and veterans with child support, housing, DMV suspensions, employment and Certificates of Relief.

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290 Main St, Ste 400,
Buffalo, NY  14202

+716-853-9555

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