Inadequate funding of indigent defense in New York has been receiving much needed attention. The Legal Aid Society and a number of other organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs in a lawsuit involving criminal defense services in counties outside of New York City.
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As The Legal Aid Society begins its 135th year representing low-income New Yorkers, we wish to acknowledge the outstanding support and dedication of the Sustaining Law Firms. These firms sustain the work of The Legal Aid Society by contributing at a leadership level of $600 per attorney.
Steven Banks, Attorney-in-Chief, received bi-partisan support when he testified before the New York City Council yesterday warning that proposed City cuts for criminal defense and civil legal services in the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2011 Preliminary Budget will hurt low income New Yorkers in the midst of this severe economic downturn.
Steven Banks, Attorney-in-Chief of The Legal Aid Society, testified before the New York City Council today and warned that proposed City cuts for criminal defense and civil legal services in the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2011 Preliminary Budget will hurt New Yorkers accused of crimes and families and individuals who need civil legal help in the midst of this severe economic downturn.
Emily Ruben, Attorney-in-Charge of the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office of The Legal Aid Society, appeared on WCBS last night and discussed child support and the failure of many fathers to provide for their children.
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