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HRA's Office of Civil Justice (OCJ)
If you are facing eviction, if you need help with an immigration matter, if you are a worker facing wage theft or other workplace violations, or if you are facing other legal challenges, you may have access to free legal assistance through HRA's Office of Civil Justice (OCJ).
Through OCJ, New York City has made an extraordinary investment in legal services to level the playing field for New Yorkers in need, including tenants, immigrants, low-wage workers and other New Yorkers facing civil legal challenges. Today, New York City is a national leader in providing legal assistance to low-income families and individuals.
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Legal Services for Immigrant New Yorkers
Legal Services for Low-Wage Workers
OCJ Annual Reports
Read the Office of Civil Justice 2020 Annual Report
Read the Office of Civil Justice 2019 Annual Report
Read the Office of Civil Justice 2018 Annual Report
Read the Office of Civil Justice 2017 Annual Report
Read the Office of Civil Justice 2016 Annual Report
OCJ's Universal Access to Legal Services Reports
Read the OCJ Universal Access to Legal Services 2021 Report
Read the OCJ Universal Access to Legal Services 2020 Report
Read the OCJ Universal Access to Legal Services 2019 Report
Read the OCJ Universal Access to Legal Services 2018 Report
Public Hearing on OCJ's Universal Access to Legal Counsel Program
Read the Notice of the Public Hearing on OCJ's Universal Access to Legal Counsel Program (November 2021) in: