Lewis County Services
If you live in Lewis County (or if you have a legal problem in Lewis County), you can contact our Utica office or our Watertown office:
Utica Office
255 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor
Utica, New York 13501
Phone: (315) 793-7000
Fax: (315) 732-3202
Watertown Office
44 Public Square
Watertown, New York 13601
Phone: (315) 955-6700
Fax: (315) 785-9118
What cases are we taking in Lewis County?
| Please note that we can only help you if you qualify for our services. |
An intake worker will talk to you first to see if you qualify. |
| Because our staff is limited, we still may not be able to take your case. In some cases, our services may be limited to advice only. |
If we can't take your case, we will try to give you information about other places that may be able to help you. |
Here is a list of cases we are taking in Lewis County:
Housing Problems
Some examples are: evictions, lockouts, security deposits, repair problems, subsidized housing, foreclosures and other housing problems.
Public Benefits
Some examples are: problems with Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Child Care, Unemployment and DSS collection.
Divorces
To learn more about our self-help divorce clinic, click on the link below:
Self-Help Divorce Clinic
Also, please call the Utica office right away if you get served with divorce papers, because there is a 20-day deadline to respond. In some cases, we can find a free lawyer to represent you.
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking Victims
To learn more about how we can help, click on the link below:
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking
Consumer Problems
Some examples are: frozen bank accounts, debt problems, student loans, ID theft, car problems, utility shutoffs and other consumer problems.
SSD or SSI (adults and children)
SSD or SSI denials, terminations, overpayments and other problems.