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Celebrating 50 Years of Justice

NLS logo with blue wave decorations. Proudly serving WNY since 1976. Funders: LSC and IOLA. Map of NYS with stars indicating our office locations in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, and Batavia.

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Stay Covered - Health Insurance Informational Session

Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Don’t lose your coverage!

Important changes are happening with Medicaid and we don’t want you to lose your coverage! Our Public Benefits experts are available to discuss any questions or concerns you have regarding the upcoming changes.

Stop by any of these FREE informational sessions:

Jericho Road Hope Refugee Center, Buffalo

October 21st, 10 am– Presentation with be held in English with interpretation in Karenni

October 28th, 10 am – Presentation with be held in English with interpretation in Karen

November 6th, 3 pm – Presentation with be held in English with interpretation in Pashto/Dari

 

Can’t make it? No worries! Give us a call to speak with an advocate today!

Our Mission

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. seeks equitable justice by providing access to legal advice, representation, and education to those in our community who, due to financial vulnerability, disability, discrimination, or abuse, require protection and advancement of their civil legal rights.

7,691

Cases closed in 2025

213,780

WNYers eligible for NLS services

$94,006,094

Economic Impact of NLS Services for WNY (FY 2024)
map of Western New York

Serving Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties

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We are a not-for-profit public interest law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. Reach out if you or someone you care about are in need of support.

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For Erie County - 716.847.0650
For Niagara County - Niagara Falls - 716.284.8831
For Niagara County - Lockport - 716.201.0046
For Wyoming, Genesee, and Orleans Counties - 585.343.5450

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NLS is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation. As a condition of the funding it receives from LSC, it is restricted from engaging in certain activities in all of its legal work including work supported by other funding sources. NLS may not expend any funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation Act, 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq. or by Public Law 104-134. Public Law 104-134 § 504(d) requires that notice of these restrictions as well as other relevant information be given to all funders of programs funded by LSC as well as to the public. For a copy of these laws or for any other information of public interest or clarifications, please contact NLS. See also: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/laws-regulations-and-guidance

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