People eligible for free legal services from Legal Service for New York City - Brooklyn Branch are low income persons and Seniors (persons over 60 years of age) who live in Brooklyn in zip codes: 11204, 11219, 11235, and parts of 11203, 11211 and 11213.

Eligibility depends on family size, household income and assets available to the household.  Before a person can talk with an attorney, LSNYBB will ask for this information and determine eligibility according to our program policies and the requirements of our funding sources

Services are targeted for persons who are at or slightly over the Federal poverty levels. Families who receive government benefits or work at lower wage jobs are most likely to be eligible for services.  LSNYBB has programs for seniors, immigrants, and holocaust survivors.