The Law Guardian Program provides legal services to children in Family Court proceedings and Supreme Court custody matters.  More than 600 attorneys in private practice are designated by the Appellate Division as members of county law guardian panels, and are then appointed by Family Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices to represent children on a case-by-case basis.  Representation is also provided in five counties by law guardian offices under agreements between the Appellate Division and qualified attorneys.  In addition to overseeing panel and office operations, the Program offers law guardians a wide range of support resources, including a comprehensive continuing legal education curriculum.

Attorney for the Child - Rule of the Chief Judge and Summary of Responsibilities

For the Law Guardian Internet Voucher (LGIV), click here.

For a further description of the Program, click here.