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716-373-4701
Fax
716-373-7771
Toll Free
888-767-1950
Primary Services
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Eviction Prevention Assistance, General Legal Aid, Housing Discrimination Assistance, Individual Advocacy, Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution, Legal Information Services, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling, Tax Foreclosure Assistance, Tenant Rights Information/Counseling, Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance
Description
A nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid, including legal representation, advocacy, and other services, to low-income people in 14 counties of Western New York.
Provides help with problems relating to housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, orders of protection, family law issues (with referral from the family court), re-entry, unemployment insurance denials, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, government benefits, public assistance, SNAP, and other legal problems. Can also provide community legal education presentations on the topics described above.
The Olean Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Cattaraugus County.
Provides help with problems relating to housing/homelessness, evictions, foreclosure, domestic violence, orders of protection, family law issues (with referral from the family court), re-entry, unemployment insurance denials, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, government benefits, public assistance, SNAP, and other legal problems. Can also provide community legal education presentations on the topics described above.
The Olean Office of LawNY helps qualified clients in Cattaraugus County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Low income individuals and families. Must meet income/assets limitations. Some programs have strict income guidelines, while others do not. Clients can speak to a member of the intake team to determine eligibility.
Service Area: Cattaraugus County.
Service Area: Cattaraugus County.
Intake Process
Call or walk in during office hours. An online application is also available: https://lawnyoi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=131&h=6637a1
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Translation services available.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available right outside the main entrance, which has no steps. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Date of Official Change
Apr 18, 2024
Contacts
Jeffrey M. Reed (Primary)
Managing Attorney
jreed@lawny.org
716-373-4701
Erin Kuhn
Technology & Communications Coordinator
ekuhn@lawny.org
315-781-1465 x1028
Lori M. O'Brien
Executive Director
