Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains), New York
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains)
- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley — Free civil legal services; a county Housing Counsel legal provider.
- Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO) — Fair housing and tenant advocacy; a county Housing Counsel advocacy partner.
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
Yes, county-wide. Westchester's Housing Counsel law (County Code Ch. 187) created the Office of Housing Counsel. Tenants/occupants of residential rentals in Westchester with household income at or below the higher of 300% of federal poverty guidelines or 60% of county Area Median Income can get legal services, up to full representation, in covered eviction and related proceedings in any Westchester court. Start by calling 211 or the online intake form. 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.