Queens Defenders Fights ForJustice Every Day For Every Client
Since 1996 our lawyers have helped over 500,000 people, and are dedicated to helping the Queens community with...
Eviction Proceedings in Housing CourtAnti-Eviction RepresentationCommunity Enrichment
Our Core Services:
Community OutreachAnti-Eviction Representation
Queens Defenders collaborates with 18 non-profits to support The Rockaways.
Our immigration clients come from 113 countries.
Since 1996, Queens Defenders has served more than 450,000 people.
Our social workers supported over 525 criminal services clients in 2019.
Over 5,000 people visited the Rockaway Youth Justice Center last year.
Here are some of the things that we can help with.
We Connect
clients to resources in the Queens community.
We Provide
holistic services to our clients and their families
We Manage
the peer-led community based programs
We Educate
adults and adolescents about their legal rights
We Partner
with local organizations, librarians, police officers, and teachers to create new services
We Reduce
the impact of a criminal record on housing.
Do you need assistance in Housing Court?
We canhelp you.
Queens Defenders represents people who are in need of Anti-Eviction Representation in Queens and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Queens Defenders lawyers are usually assigned to clients by housing court.
You do not have to speak.
Know YourRights.
You do not have to speak with police or prosecutors, even if they ask you questions. U.S. law states that you have the right to refuse to answer questions and to have a lawyer with you when you are questioned.
You don't have to give an answer.
You CanAlways Say:
“I will not waive my constitutional rights to remain silent and have my lawyer present.”
“I do not wish to answer any questions without speaking to my lawyer first.”
“I will not consent to participate in any search until I have spoken to my lawyer.”