Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Brooklyn (Kings County), New York
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Brooklyn (Kings County): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Brooklyn (Kings County)
- The Legal Aid Society — Free civil legal services in every borough, including Housing Court defense.
- Legal Services NYC — Free civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers, including eviction defense.
- Housing Court Answers — Information and hotline for tenants and small landlords with Housing Court cases.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
Citywide NYC Universal Access (right-to-counsel) program applies in this borough's Housing Court; see the New York City page for details. The court posts current income limits. Source
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- New York State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service — 518-463-3200Referrals are free; the first half-hour consultation costs $35 (no fee for personal injury, Social Security, medical malpractice, veterans and military law, and unemployment or workers' compensation cases). Requests are made online.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.