Connecting You with Civil Legal Help
New York Crime Victims Legal Help is an online resource that connects you with legal help on issues related to your housing, family, employment, finances, and more.
How Can We Help You?
I Need to Know My Rights.
People often have a number of legal needs as a result of becoming a victim of crime. Get information about your civil legal needs here, and learn what your rights are.
Find Legal Help.
If you are a victim of crime who lives in or has a civil legal (non-criminal) problem in New York State, our online directory can help you find information and assistance.
I need money for costs related to my crime.
If you are a victim of crime, you may have many costs related to the crime and your recovery. This can include medical and mental health care costs, lost income, and repairing or replacing damaged or lost property.
I need a legal form.
In New York State, the New York Courts, LawHelpNY and several nonprofit legal aid programs make online forms available for individuals who do not have a lawyer, and pro bono attorneys and staff helping clients who cannot afford lawyers.
Can't Find What You Need?
Are you having trouble finding the legal information that you need?
You can use LiveHelp to chat with someone who can help you find what you need. Just click on the chat button on the bottom right of your screen to chat with a LiveHelp Agent.
