"Justice is indiscriminately due to all, without regard to numbers, wealth, or rank." -John Jay Established in 1964, The Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County provides zealous holistic criminal defense, family defense, and social work assistance to Suffolk County residents who are in need of legal support, but are unable to afford it. As public…
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Community Outreach
COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Legal Aid Society County is committed to the defense and support of our clients as they navigate through the family and criminal court systems. Additionally, we are committed to educating the community on the pertinent legal issues that affect their lives. "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER" Legal issues cause confusion and stress, especially when…
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Supportive Bureau
Social Worker Bureau Our Social Work Bureau is an integral component of the holistic lawyering practice in criminal, family, and county court. Through their diverse professional backgrounds, each social worker brings a unique skill set to the bureau. Our social workers act at liaisons between attorneys and other community entities to assist clients who have…
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Law Practices
Felony Court Bureau The Felony Court Bureau employs the most experienced litigators in the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County. They handle felonies, the most serious criminal charges, indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury. An attorney and investigator will confer with clients and pursue defenses at all levels of the judicial process, including motion…
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