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Served by Town Court. Hears cases involving vandalism, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, traffic violations, and other defenses that happen within the village or town. Accepts payments for restitution or fines ordered through the court.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect of children under 18 years of age. Provides referrals and/or monitor services as needed and petitions Family Court on behalf of children in need of protection.

Helps consumers resolve their coverage disputes with health plans and ensures that they are receiving the care that they are entitled to under state law.

Hears matters involving children and families, including adoption, guardianship, foster care approval and review, juvenile delinquency, family violence, child abuse and neglect, as well as child support, custody, and visitation.

Catholic Charities provides services to immigrants in need of assistance. Immigrants seeking to improve their legal status in America face a complex system of laws. A staff of lawyers and paralegals offers representation to immigrants – documented or undocumented, newly arrived or longtime residents - on a broad range of matters, including: application for citizenship, relative petitions, applications for work authorization, information from pending immigration and naturalization cases, legal representation in political asylum and deportation, petitions for battered and abused spouses and children.

Offers education and training about child abuse, how to look for signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to get help. The training is geared to social service providers, teachers, physicians and other professionals who work or deal with children

Immigration services include assistance with naturalization applications, relative petitions, work authorizations, legal representation in political asylum and deportation situations Green card petitions for battered and abused spouses and their children Access to immigration counselors by appointment and with fees based on sliding scale.

Advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult care homes. Ombudsmen visit long-term care facilities, build relationships with residents, and give them a voice. Ombudsmen help people understand their rights; address issues that could impact health, safety and quality of life; and investigate complaints.

Provides educational services to minors under 21 years of age in the Riverhead and Yaphank Correctional Facilities, for a minimum of 15 hours per week, to prepare students for TASC™ or Regents testing. Also available are Tutoring, Remedial Education, ENL, and Career and Technical Education, and Career/Life Planning and anger management. The program is designed to prepare students to complete the requirements for a Regents, Local or High School Equivalency Diploma. Courses of study infuse contextualized learning, career preparation and skills achievement into daily lessons.

District Court in the Cohalan Court Complex, Central Islip handles: Criminal Court; trial jurisdiction over misdemeanors, violations and infractions, preliminary jurisdiction over felonies, traffic tickets charging a crime, Domestic Violence, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Veterans Court, Human Trafficing Court.

Provides help to low income individuals who have been charged with a felony and unable to pay for legal services

Publishes Consumer reports, an unbiased source of reviews about products and services. Also has programs about financial privacy.

As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources. In their role as the State's chief legal counsel, the Attorney General not only advises the Executive branch of State government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State. The Attorney General serves all New Yorkers in numerous matters affecting their daily lives. The Attorney General's Office is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the State. The Attorney General's authority also includes the activities and investigations of the State Organized Crime Task Force and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. While the Attorney General acts independently of the Governor, the Governor or a state agency may request the Attorney General to undertake specific criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Offers presentations on rape and sexual assault to high schools, colleges and community groups. Also provides a newsletter on rape issues and a "Learn at Lunch" series on sexual assault.

Processes all criminal, civil, traffic and parking summonses issued within the town with the exceptions of the Incorporated Village of Quogue, Westhampton Beach, Southampton Village.

Helps resolve and prevent racial and ethnic violence and disorder, and to diffuse potentially explosive situations in schools and communities through mediation and conflict resolution. This regional office services New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Virginia.

Provides information and assistance to Veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Offers a wide range of licensing, records, and informational services to town residents. Licensing and permits include marriage licenses, hunting/fishing/trapping licenses, disabled parking permits, dog licenses, block party permits, peddler/solicitor licenses, and racing/wagering licenses. Other services include processing passport applications as well as maintaining city records and archives.

Provides a service, in collaboration with 2 other agencies (My Sisters' Place and Westchester Hispanic Coalition) to offer free legal services for poverty level residents or those who are victims of domestic violence for consumer disputes, housing, education, benefits, domestic violence, orders of protection, custody, child support, family law, including citizenship applications, work authorizations or other immigration issues.

Non religious Religion - Believe Everyone has Value.

Offers information on a variety of crime prevention issues, programs or services, from public awareness, protection, and possible ways to prevent crime, etc. Also provides a helpline for those who have been crime victims.

Eviction Assistance: Provides help to low income who are qualified for subsidized housing and section 8 choice vouchers. For those who may not be qualified for subsidized/section 8, provide older adults, veterans, domestic violence, LGBQT, breast cancer, or individuals diagnosed with AIDS who may be a target for eviction. Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution: Aids individuals struggling with their landlord for reasons ranging from eviction, living conditions, recurring problems, etc. Foreclosure Assistance: helps advocate for individuals with mortgage foreclosure with guidance through the legal process and representation, if needed.

Handles legal matters including civil, criminal, small claims, and eviction cases within the Town of Mohawk.

Houses applications to obtain permits/license, keeps records of civil actions. Also has a notary available for paperwork when needed.

Offers information and forms to those wishing to become U.S. citizens, immigrants and others seeking immigration benefits.