Locations Served
Who We Are
The Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit legal assistance program committed to focusing attention through the legal system on the needs of low-income rural New Yorkers. Within its mission, the Rural Law Center is dedicated to:
- Providing direct legal services for systemic issues in New York's 44 rural counties.
- Increasing access to justice for youth and seniors.
- Promoting attorney pro bono services in rural regions.
- Undertaking educational programs for individuals and service providers.
- Offering accredited trainings for rural attorneys.
- Acting as a facilitator in rural coalition building. Working on policy-based advocacy to influence rural impact legislation.
Office Locations:
Clinton County
22 U.S. Oval, Suite 203
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Phone (518) 324-5144
Essex County
Town of North Elba-Town Hall
2693 Main Street, Suite 204
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone (518) 523-0102
Hamilton County
22 U.S. Oval, Suite 203
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Phone: (518) 561-5460
How to Get Help
At this time, the Rural Law Center is offering remote services, checking messages hourly Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm and returning calls. Call (518) 561-5460, (866) 324-1183, or use the online intake form: https://www.mediate.com/rlcnyforms/pg41.cfm
Last Reviewed: April 20, 2020