- Make a significant impact from your home or office at times that are convenient for you.
- Interact face-to-face with clients, who in turn don’t have to take off from work or arrange childcare and transportation—especially critical for homebound, disabled and rural parents.
- Make a real difference in the lives of parents and caregivers with only a one-hour consultation though limited scope representation.
- Receive comprehensive Family Law training while earning CLE credits and get live support from our Staff Attorneys during consultations.
Our Pro Bono Community
Our phenomenal team of pro bono partners and volunteers allows Family Legal Care to serve people far and wide.
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We employ user-friendly technology to enable pro bono attorneys and clients to meet over video and share documents in real time.
Make an Impact through Pro Bono
Family Legal Care provided a lot of training that I felt really turned me into a lawyer who’s qualified to provide this sort of pro bono work, which is exhilarating. I’m not just helping corporations; I’m helping real people who are facing real family issues.
Craig Cohen, Millbank Volunteer
Become a Pro Bono Partner
Join our growing network of law firms and corporations that give back by partnering with Family Legal Care through pro bono work. To learn more about ways to get involved, contact our Director of Pro Bono Programs, Sami Ingram, at SIngram@familylegalcare.org or (646) 613-9633, Ext. 213
This program has offered a legal lifeline for Family Court litigants throughout New York State who are homebound or disabled, live in rural areas or have transportation or childcare issues. During the Covid-19 pandemic, this virtual pro bono platform is a critical tool in expanding pro bono resources to assist Family Court litigants statewide.
Hon. Edwina Mendelson, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, NYS Unified Court System
Hear from our Pro Bono Volunteers
Pro Bono at Family Legal Care is a game-changer, a time-saver, and a vital component of Family Legal Care’s efforts to partner with the private bar to close the justice gap through convenient, accessible legal information and advice around issues critical to the well-being of children and families.
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