Legal Resources
This is a list of legal resources to support artists and entrepreneurs. Some are local to Rochester and some are statewide or nationwide resources. We will continue to add to this list and invite you to submit any helpful legal resources you know of to our RAC Resource & Opportunity Submission Form:
Legal Resources
JustCause
Connecting Legal Volunteers with the Community
JustCause provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil legal matters. JustCause does not provide legal assistance in criminal or fee-generating matters. For legal help with a criminal matter, please contact the Public Defender’s Office in your county.
See if you meet the eligibility requirements HERE.
Fill out our application and someone will get back to you within one business day.
Contact Info:
Louise Spinelli, Pro Bono Manager (she/her/hers)
One West Main Street, Floor 5
Rochester, NY 14614
582-232-3051 (office)
585.474.7384 (mobile)
Email: lspinelli@justcauseny.org
Email: rmuhammad@justcauseny.org
LawNY
LawNY® is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people in 14 counties in western New York.
We provide services to 14 counties in western New York including: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates Counties. Click the county you live in to find the LawNY® office location closest to you.
Rochester Location (Serves Monroe County)
Address: One West Main Street, 4th Floor Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-325-2520
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Telephone Intake Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Legal Zoom
Offer free legal services and mentorship for black-owned small businesses.
https://www.legalzoom.com/fastbreakforsmallbusiness
NYFA List of Legal Resources
List of national legal resources for artists. Learn more
RAC Opportunities & Resources for Artists Submission Form
We continually aim to keep our Resource List comprehensive and up-to-date. If you have a resource that you believe should be included in our list, please submit it through the following link:
Disclaimer:
The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. The Rochester Artist Collaborative (RAC) does not explicitly endorse, recommend, or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information contained within these resources. Use of these resources is at your own discretion. We encourage users to conduct their due diligence and consult professionals when applicable. RAC is not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, or resources accessed through any third-party websites listed here.
