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WNY Community Legal Clinic

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The purpose of this clinic is to offer free direct legal services and consultations/referrals to the Western New York community. Registration is requested but not required so that we can serve everyone efficiently. Spanish interpretation will be available on site. Other languages can be accommodated by request on the registration page.

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH PLEASE BRING
Name or gender marker change on your New York State driver’s license or ID
  1. Government issued photo ID
  2. Birth certificate (original or certified copy)
  3. If you are under 18, both parents must accompany you in person OR you must submit a parental notice affidavit
Health Care Proxy: a document that names a trusted person to make medical decisions for you under certain circumstances when you when you cannot.
  1. Government issued photo ID
  2. Contact information for the adult you would like to name as your proxy
Power of Attorney: a document that names a trusted person to make legal and/or financial decisions for you under certain circumstances when you when you cannot.
  1. Government issued photo ID
  2. Your “agent” – the person you would like to name in your POA – they must attend in person to complete the process
Standby Guardianship: allows you to name a trusted person to temporarily take over care of a minor child (under 18) for you under certain circumstances when you when you cannot.
  1. Government issued photo ID
  2. Contact information for the adult you would like to name as your standby guardian
Affidavit for school pick up for your child Documents from your child’s school
Affidavit for your employer/paycheck pick up Documents and/or paychecks from your employer
Affidavit for your car/impound lot pick up Original or copy of you car registration and insurance
Tenant/landlord Issues Consultation Copies or photos of any notices, lease agreements, or other documents you have questions about
Homeowner Issues Consultation Copies or photos of your deed, other notices or documents you have questions about
Family Law, Divorce, or Domestic Violence Consultation Copies or photos of any documents from ongoing civil or criminal cases
Employment Issues Consultation Copies or photos of any documents from your employer that you have questions about
Notary Services
  1. Government issued photo ID
  2. Printed copies of documents that you need notarized

If you are an attorney or current law student, click here to learn about volunteer opportunities and to RSVP. We particularly seeking volunteers fluent in Spanish and languages other than English.

Please click here for sponsorship opportunities. This is a great way to give back and directly impact vulnerable families here in WNY. 

Please contact cle@eriebar.org for more information!

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