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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.

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 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.

Provides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral, support, and extensive safety planning. Provides therapy, which includes individual and group domestic violence education. Another service is the counseling, specifically designed for the unique circumstances that victims and survivors encounter. Offers The Law Project which provides consultation and representation on civil-legal matters to income-eligible victims, and survivors within the county.

Provides legal advocacy including information, referrals or accompaniment to: Family Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Violence Court, Sex Offense Court, Integrated Domestic Violence Court, police, probation department and District Attorney's office. Petitions and accompaniment for orders of protection. Also provides assistance to victims and family members who are entitled to compensation through the New York State Crime Victims Board. Provides referral, application process and support.

Provides legal representation to victims of domestic violence in Suffolk County relating to family law matters, including obtaining orders of protection and custody. If you need legal representation you will need to go through one of their advocacy agency. For the quickest referrals, please contact Brighter Tomorrows at (631) 395-1800 or if you are on the East End of Long Island, please call The Retreat at (631) 329-2200. Both hotlines are available 24 hours a day.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Student Loan/Debt Counseling
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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A domestic violence program comprised of advocates and social workers located within the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Provides supportive counseling, resources, case management, and safety planning to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Specializes in providing advocacy within criminal courts and helping survivors review their options regardless of whether they have a criminal case. Free services are provided to anyone who identifies themselves as a victim of Domestic Violence. Services include BE SAFE Hotline; court accompaniment and advocacy; counseling; crisis case management; help with safety planning; information and referrals for counseling, housing, and other programs; help communicating with the Assistant District Attorney and police; help with medical, housing, employment and financial needs; education and training about abuse; assistance in filing Family Court Family Offense petitions; and VINE program registration for offender release information.

Provides access to various services for victims of domestic violence and unsafe relationships, including advocacy, safety planning and danger assessment, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, forensic medical care, essential item boutique, shelter referrals, court accompaniment, legal assistance with criminal and civil court matters, and linkage to community partners and services. Partners with various agencies on-site. Provides community outreach presentations and education upon request. Does not serve perpetrators.

Provides the courts to deal with civil, supreme, family and surrogate issues in the county.

Offers individual case management, counseling, and support groups for victims of elder abuse.

Offers a safe place where victims can go to talk with a counselor, get legal help such as obtaining an Order of Protection and child support, learn about making a safety plan, find out about domestic violence shelter services, access public assistance, spiritual support and much more.

A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas:

• Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns)
• Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity)
• Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments)
• Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services)
• Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare)
• Student Loan/Debt Counseling
• Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health)

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Provide legal representation/advocacy for DV survivors in family court matters and other legal areas.

The Hudson Valley Justice Center offers direct representation and advice to low income residents of the Hudson Valley. The office focuses on the following areas of law: Eviction defense and other landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, Benefits hearings for eligible citizens, Immigration, Family Law Matters.

Assists all victims regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Provides court and service accompaniment, support, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Offers crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counseling.

Provides specialized civil legal services to survivors who are connected to the military, who are service members or veterans themselves, or who have been abused by service members or veterans. It also offers training and ongoing technical assistance to help attorneys and advocates working with military-related clients provide appropriate and effective services.

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.

Provides legal advice and representation to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, in the areas of family law, and immigration matters.

Provides legal representation for victims of domestic abuse, dating abuse, sexual abuse and stalking.

The Town Court hears cases for legal matters that occur within the boundaries of Southeast.

Offers an open, monthly meeting (1st Monday of every month) to address various legal issues for victims of domestic violence, on questions such as financial, emotional support, domestic relations, and crisis, and more. Lawyers, therapists, and financial planners volunteer their time during to offer advice or guide to what resources would be best.

Family court that deals with petitions for custody, child support, juvenile delinquency, PINS, neglect, abuse, family offense and adoptions.

Provide legal representation/advocacy for DV survivors in family court matters and other legal areas.