Pro Bono Appeals Program | Legal Project
24 Aviation Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205
Eligibility
Individuals must meet the following criteria: - client wishes to appeal a trial court order or judgment to the Appellate Division, Third Department or won in the trial court and is responding to an appeal by the losing party - the litigation occurred in a county within the Third Department - client's income is less than 250% of the Federal poverty guidelines
Required documents
Prospective clients must fill out the Appeals Program application form found online at The Legal Project website, www.legalproject.org
(518) 435-1770
Voice
Website
https://www.legalproject.orgApplication process
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Fees
None
Service area
Saratoga, NY
Schenectady, NY
Rensselaer, NY
Albany, NY
Provides legal services through the Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction of the New York State Bar Association in appeals in the Appellate Division, Third Department through the pro bono attorneys. Appeals Program representation will be limited to family and matrimonial law issues, including family offenses, custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, and termination of parental rights. Not included are appeals addressing only the amount of child support awarded under the Child Support Standards Act.
Providing organization
Legal Project