Queens Legal Services

Queens Legal Services (QLS) provides high-quality civil legal services, social work support and advocacy to low-income communities in Queens. Founded in 1967, our staff of over 100 today assists thousands of individuals each year and reaches thousands more through outreach and community legal education. QLS also works with our clients and community partners to identify and challenge the systemic inequalities faced by low-income communities in Queens and throughout New York City. 

We rely on our deep community partnerships to guide our work and to enable us to identify and quickly address issues specific to Queens, one of the most diverse communities in the world. We operate programs throughout the borough, including at events with local officials, on-site clinics and with neighborhood-based social service and grassroots organizations.

For free legal help, call us at 917-661-4500 Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about our intake process here.