Workshops & Services
Queens Defenders is committed to providing holistic support to our clients and community members. Our community outreach team is constantly expanding the scope of support with a variety of workshops and services.
Legal Services:
- Processing return on bench warrants
- Sealing criminal convictions
- Accompanying clients to HPD/NYCHA/Social Security Administrative Hearings
- Mediating landlord/tenant disputes
- Consulting with Tenant Associations and Section 8 tenants
- Managing parking tickets
- Small Claims Court assistance
- Legal consultation and referrals
Supportive Services:
- Business-professional clothing giveaway for court appearances and job interviews
- Weekly food giveaways out of our Outreach Center since the start of COVID-19 pandemic
- Weekly food deliveries to families dealing with domestic violence
- Annual Thanksgiving food drive
- Holiday toy drive for families dealing with domestic violence
- Tutoring and Homework Help for school-aged youth
- Annual community events and fun days
Community Workshops and Presentations:
- “Know Your Rights”
- Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence
- Career Readiness
- College Readiness
- Financial Literacy
- Boys and Girls Youth Empowerment Groups
If you or someone you know can benefit from any of these services, contact us.