Court Help Centers & Community Organizations
Court based Help Centers provide free information about the law and court procedure, to people who do not have an attorney. Help Center staff do not provide legal advice and are unable to represent you. If you need to start a case or if you received papers telling you that someone has started a case against you, a Help Center can guide you through the court process.
On this page, you will find the contact information for court-based Help Centers and Community Organizations that may be able to help you.
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Albany County
Albany County Family Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (518) 436-4170 x117 and ask for Rebecca
This Help Center has:
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Assistance Filling Out Forms
Website
Bronx County
Bronx County Civil Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 618-1350
This Help Center can help you with:
- Multi-court Help Center
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Bronx County Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 466-3022
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Help Program (HHP)
- Housing Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Bronx County Family Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (646) 386-5299 or
This Help Center lets people without a lawyer create and file petitions all in the same room. If you don’t have a lawyer, you can meet with Volunteer Attorneys, talk with LIFT representatives, receive copies of court orders, and appear before a Court Referee.
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
Bronx County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Presently all of our pro bono programs are on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are working on moving our pro bono programs to a remote format online or by phone and will announce them once they resume.
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.:
LIFT [ What's There? ]
Call the LIFT helpline at (212) 343-1122
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
Se habla español.
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline.
LIFT Services
LIFT Program Flyer
Bronx County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 618-1350
This Help Center can help you with:
- Multi-court Help Center
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Bronx County Surrogate's Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 618-1722
Para Español llame: (718) 618-1744
This Help Center can help you with:
- Administrative proceedings
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
bxsurrhelpctr@nycourts.gov
Columbia County
Columbia County Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (518) 267-3170 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Multi-court Help Center
- Custody & Visitation
- Support
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
columbialawlibrary@nycourts.gov
Dutchess County
Westchester County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (914) 824-5457
This Help Center can help you with:
- Supreme Court cases
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
9JD Virtual Help Center: (914) 824-5289
Email:
VirtualCourtHelp9JD@nycourts.gov
Erie County
8th Judicial District Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (716) 845-1816 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- Internet Access Terminal (with no limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
dpinnock@nycourts.gov
Erie County Surrogate’s Court Help Center
Call: (716) 845-2570 or
Email:
Eriesurrogatehelp@nycourts.gov
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Kings County Civil and Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (347) 404-9043 or (347) 404-9044
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Name Change
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Kings County Family Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (646) 386-5299 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Child / Spousal Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Presently all of our pro bono programs are on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are working on moving our pro bono programs to a remote format online or by phone and will announce them once they resume.
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
Call the LIFT helpline at (212) 343-1122
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Se habla español
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located on the 6th Floor in the Petition Room waiting area.
LIFT Services
LIFT Program Flyer
Red Hook Community Justice Center Help Center (Housing)
Call: (347) 216-5738 or
Email:
joyr@nycourts.gov
Kings County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (347) 296-1740
This Help Center can help you with:
- Art. 78, Responding to complaint
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
360ASupremeCivilSelfHelp@nycourts.gov
Kings County Surrogate's Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Please contact the departments directly.
Accounting: (347) 404-9685
Administration: (347) 404-9690
Cashier: (347) 404-9730
Guardianship: (347) 404-9664
Miscellaneous: (347) 404-9680
Probate: (347) 404-9670.
For urgent matters contact the Chief Clerk’s Office
at (347) 404-9720 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Estate proceedings
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
KingSurr-Emergency@nycourts.gov
Monroe County
This Help Center can help you with:
- Small Claims/debt collection
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Nassau County
Nassau County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
100 Supreme Court Drive, 2nd Floor
Mineola, NY 11501
Call: (516) 493-3200 or (516) 493-3400
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed between 1:00pm and 2:00pm each day
This Help Center can help you with:
- Small Claims, Post Judgment Enforcement
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
New York County (Manhattan)
New York County Civil and Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (646) 386-5554 or (646) 386-5555
This Help Center can help you with:
- Civil Court
- Housing Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
New York County Family Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (646) 386-5299 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Support Cases
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Presently all of our pro bono programs are on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are working on moving our pro bono programs to a remote format online or by phone and will announce them once they resume.
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
Call the LIFT helpline at (212) 343-1122
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Se habla español
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located in the lobby directly past the metal detectors.
LIFT Services
LIFT Program Flyer
Harlem Community Justice Center Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (212) 360-4988 to leave a message and get a return call or
This Help Center can help you with::
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
rpunnett@nycourts.gov
New York County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
60 Centre Street, Room 116
New York, NY 10007
Call: 646-386-3025
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
This Help Center can help you with::
- Article 78 proceedings, including NYCHA
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
New York County Surrogate's Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
31 Chambers Street, Room 500
New York, NY 10007
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Call: (347) 978-4068 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Estate proceedings
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
egomez@nycourts.gov
Orange County
Westchester County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (914) 824-5457
This Help Center can help you with:
- All issues pending or to be commenced in Supreme Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
9JD Virtual Help Center: (914) 824-5289
Email:
VirtualCourtHelp9JD@nycourts.gov
Putnam County
Westchester County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (914) 824-5457
This Help Center can help you with:
- All issues pending or to be commenced in Supreme Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
9JD Virtual Help Center: (914) 824-5289
Email:
VirtualCourtHelp9JD@nycourts.gov
Queens County
Queens County Civil and Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 262-7185 or (718) 262-7186
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Queens County Family Court Help Center
Call: (646) 386-5299 or
Email:
NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
Website
Queens County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Presently all of our pro bono programs are on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are working on moving our pro bono programs to a remote format online or by phone and will announce them once they resume.
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
LIFT [ What's There? ]
Call the LIFT helpline at (212) 343-1122
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Se habla español
Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT) has tables in the Family Court offering on-the-spot help to families. Also, gives help and information on the telephone hotline. Located in the lobby, to the right of the Petition Room.
LIFT Services
LIFT Program Flyer
This Help Center can help you with:
- Miscellaneous special proceedings
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
courthelpQueens@nycourts.gov
Queens County Surrogate's Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Please visit the NYC Surrogate’s Court
This Help Center can help you with:
- Estate proceedings
- Guardianships
- Probate/Administration
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
website for information
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Richmond County (Staten Island)
Richmond County Civil and Housing Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 675-8441
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Richmond County Family Court Help Center
Call: (646) 386-5299 or
Email:
NYFCInquiry@nycourts.gov
Website
Richmond County Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program [ What's There? ]
Presently all of our pro bono programs are on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are working on moving our pro bono programs to a remote format online or by phone and will announce them once they resume.
Get free legal consultations on support, paternity, custody, visitation, family offense and guardianship matters.
Richmond County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 675-8589
This Help Center can help you with:
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Important information
Help Center Intake Form
Richmond County Surrogate's Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (718) 675-8504 or
This Help Center can help you with:
- Estate Proceedings
- Guardianship
- Probate/Administration
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
rcerrach@nycourts.gov
Rockland County
Westchester County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (914) 824-5457
9JD Virtual Help Center: (914) 824-5289
This Help Center can help you with:
- All issues pending or to be commenced in Supreme Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Suffolk County
Suffolk County Supreme Court Help Center
Law Library (Central Islip)
[ What's There? ]
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
ctucker@nycourts.gov or
nmolina@nycourts.gov
Call (516)260-3797 or (516)260-0873
Suffolk County Supreme Court Help Center
Law Library (Riverhead) [ What's There? ]
This Help Center can help you with:
- Housing Court
- Civil Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
- Criminal Issues
- Traffic Violations
This Help Center has:
- Internet Access Terminal (with limitations)
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
Email:
ctucker@nycourts.gov or
nmolina@nycourts.gov
Call (516)260-3797 or (516)260-0873
Westchester County
Westchester County Supreme Court Help Center [ What's There? ]
Call: (914) 824-5457
9JD Virtual Help Center: (914) 824-5289
This Help Center can help you with:
- All issues pending or to be commenced in Supreme Court
- Divorce/Matrimonial
- Name Change
- Supreme Civil
- Guardianship
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence
- Foreclosure
This Help Center has:
- DIY Form Access
- Free Wifi
- Court Forms
- Sample Forms
- Informational hand-outs
- Referrals to other organizations (governmental & non-governmental)
