2022 Annual Report
2022 Year By The Numbers
Our 2022 Impact
Every day, in every borough, The Legal Aid Society works in courtrooms and communities to deliver justice to New Yorkers. Every year, our direct representation of thousands of individuals informs our impact litigation efforts and policy advocacy, providing us with a powerful perspective from which to begin dismantling the systemic barriers that keep our clients from thriving.
183K+
Individual legal matters handled by The Legal Aid Society.
201K+
Hours of pro bono work by 2,737 legal volunteers.
31K+
Helpline calls answered for a range of legal issues.
75K+
Public housing residents expected to benefit from urgently-needed building repairs through the Public Housing Preservation Trust legislation that LAS helped pass.
4,900+
Legal services provided by the Community Justice Unit, including rap sheet clinics, safe surrenders, and Know Your Rights events.
790+
Consultations on education-related matters to ensure students receive the support and services they are entitled to.
136K+
Households who gained critical protections against eviction after we brought litigation to reopen the state pandemic rental assistance portal.
480+
Appeals and post-conviction applications filed by our Criminal Appeals Bureau.
560+
Youth clients diverted from Criminal Court to Family Court, pursuant to Raise The Age, where they will be given the chance they deserve.
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