Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is a nonprofit civil legal services provider dedicated to offering free, comprehensive legal assistance to vulnerable and underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley region. With over 58 years of service and a team of more than 100 skilled attorneys, the organization stands out for its commitment to equal justice, empowerment, and deep community integration.
The firm takes a holistic and client-centered approach, focusing on the legal needs of low-income individuals, seniors, veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence. Its highly qualified legal professionals are not only experts in their fields but also neighbors within the communities they serve, ensuring culturally sensitive and accessible advocacy that strengthens families and promotes stability.
Services Offered
- Elder Law (estate planning, wills, guardianship, elder abuse protection, Medicare/Medicaid, long-term care)
- Housing Rights (tenant-landlord disputes, eviction defense, fair housing, rent issues, discrimination)
- Family Defense (divorce, child custody, child welfare, domestic violence-related family matters)
- Domestic Violence Advocacy (restraining orders, court representation, safety planning)
- LGBTQIA+ Rights (discrimination in employment, housing, healthcare; family and marriage law)
- Social Security & Public Benefits (benefit denials, Social Security, disability, Medicare, Medicaid)
- Disability Advocacy (ADA compliance, employment rights, accessibility, education accommodations)
- Veterans & Military Families Legal Assistance (comprehensive services tailored to veterans’ needs)
- Health & Wellness (HIV/AIDS-related legal issues, healthcare access, confidentiality, discrimination)
- Consumer Advocacy
- Special Education Law
- Community Support Services
Serving the New York counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley operates from multiple local offices to maximize accessibility. The organization has impacted over 21,000 individuals in a single year and continues its century-long tradition of championing civil legal rights for those in need.
