The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent. Founded in 1876, the Society provides a full range of civil legal services as well as criminal defense work, and juvenile rights representation in Family Court. Our core service is to provide free legal assistance to New Yorkers who live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford to hire a lawyer when confronted with a legal problem.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles achieves justice for people living in poverty across Los Angeles County. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education. LAFLA's attorneys provide counsel and advice and direct legal services, as well as referrals and community education, to more than 100,000 people annually.