How can I get free legal help for criminal law issues in New York, especially if I am unhappy with my appointed public defender?

April 23rd, 2024

I am a U.S. resident and need to renew my Ecuadorian passport. I have tried to renew it online without success. What steps should I take to renew my passport so I can travel to Ecuador?

February 10th, 2023

My brother, who has a history of threatening suicide, was admitted to a hospital with Covid-19. I was concerned about his mental health and tried to inquire about it, but was refused entry and later asked to leave the premises. What legal steps can I take regarding this situation?

March 16th, 2023

My car was towed in an apartment complex in California because I did not have a permit displayed, but I thought I was in a visitor spot. The authorization form for the tow was not filled out properly, missing key information such as the time the vehicle was first observed parked. Additionally, the towing company failed to provide a separate notice with information to dispute the towing, as required by the California Vehicle Code Section 22658. What legal steps can I take to address this issue?

April 18th, 2024

I lost my Social Security Number (SSN) that I was assigned as a student at The State University of New York at Buffalo 9 years ago. I now have a B1/B2 USA visa and plan to visit San Francisco soon. I don't have a U.S. driver's license, state-issued non-driver's identification card, or U.S. passport. I am a Turkish citizen with an expired U.S. learner's driver permit, a student ID card from Buffalo University, and a valid B1/B2 USA visa. Can I learn my SSN at any SSA offices in San Francisco or Sacramento, CA, rather than my local SSA office in Buffalo, NY, and what documents should I provide to the SSA office?

October 10th, 2024