Legal Assistance of Western New York
Free civil legal help for Rochester-area veterans from Legal Assistance of Western New York, the legal-aid organization serving Rochester, NY. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lawny.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Free legal aidPeople with civil legal problems in western New York.
- Find a LawNY® OfficePeople with civil legal problems in 14 counties in western New York seeking a LawNY® location near them.
- Apply for Our Services OnlinePeople seeking LawNY® services online.
- Legal InformationPeople seeking legal information articles written and reviewed by LawNY® advocates.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (lawny.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Click "Get Help" to find the LawNY office nearest to you.
- Use "Apply for Our Services Online" to submit an online application for services.
- Or use "Find a Lawyer" to contact a LawNY location near you.
- Use "Find Legal Information" to review legal information articles on the website.
Contact
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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