Pro Bono Appeals Program
Provides legal services through the Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction of the New York State Bar Association in appeals in the Appellate Division, Third Department through the pro bono attorneys. Appeals Program representation will be limited to family and matrimonial law issues, including family offenses, custody and visitation, divorce, paternity, and termination of parental rights. Not included are appeals addressing only the amount of child support awarded under the Child Support Standards Act.
Program Information
Eligibility
Individuals must meet the following criteria:
- client wishes to appeal a trial court order or judgment to the Appellate Division, Third Department or won in the trial court and is responding to an appeal by the losing party
- the litigation occurred in a county within the Third Department
- client's income is less than 250% of the Federal poverty guidelines
Application Process
Call for information and services
Required Documentation
Prospective clients must fill out the Appeals Program application form found online at The Legal Project website, www.legalproject.org
Fees
None
Contact Info
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Fax
Business Line
Website:
Address:
24 Aviation RoadAlbany NY 12205
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