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Do you need legal help?
LAC can help if you are a New York resident who is facing discrimination or privacy violations because:- you have a criminal record, provided that you have been rehabilitated and are ready to move forward with your life;
- you are recovery from or still suffering from drug or alcohol addiction;
- you have HIV or AIDS (in this case, we can also help with other legal problems, including those related to health care proxies, living wills, permanency planning, and government benefits).
If your legal problem falls into one of these categories, please call the center at (212) 243-1313 and ask to speak with a paralegal.
Because we get far more calls than we can handle, you may be told to call back on a specific date for criminal justice-related issues. If you have HIV or an alcohol or drug problem, tell the receptionist; you may get help more quickly, as we have special funding to deal with those calls.
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Llámenos: (212) 243-1313
Do you have a question about your rap sheet?
We have workshops every Wednesday that will help you get a copy of your rap sheet and correct errors on it. Please call us to sign up.
Are you a non-New York resident, or a New Yorker who needs help with legal problems outside the state?
If the legal problem is about employment discrimination due to a criminal record outside of New York, visit the National H.I.R.E. Network's web site. The site's Resource Assistance page can direct you to resources in your state.
Are you a service provider/agency with a legal question?
Please see our Trainings and Technical Assistance page to find out whether you qualify for our attorney hotline.
More information on our legal services:
Note: The center cannot respond to requests for assistance sent to the Legal Action Center’s e-mail address or website.