Queens Defenders is a dedicated legal services law firm and public defender organization specializing in providing comprehensive legal representation and community-based support to residents of Queens. Since 1996, they have distinguished themselves through a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates legal advocacy with social services, having assisted over 450,000 individuals.
The firm employs a multidisciplinary team including attorneys and social workers who collaborate closely to address both legal and social challenges faced by clients. They focus on serving low-income individuals, immigrants, youth, and those unable to afford private counsel, emphasizing alternatives to incarceration, community education, and partnerships with local organizations. Their work extends beyond the courtroom into community enrichment and outreach, particularly in underserved areas like the Rockaways.
Services Offered
- Anti-Eviction Representation
- Criminal Defense
- Immigration Legal Services
- Social Work Support
- Community Outreach Programs
- Youth Justice Advocacy and Education
- Resource Connection and Referrals
- Alternatives to Incarceration Programs
- Legal Rights Education for Adults and Adolescents
- Peer-Led Community Programs
Queens Defenders primarily serves the Queens community, with notable outreach in the Rockaways, and has provided services to clients from 113 countries. They collaborate with 18 nonprofit organizations and have a strong record of achievements, including transferring youth cases from criminal to family court and operating the Rockaway Youth Justice Center.
