Attention!!
In accordance with new guidelines from the government, Volunteer Lawyers Project is moving to a remote-work environment until further notice. Only essential staff will be reporting to our office in Buffalo, and we ask that clients call the intake lines listed below. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Law Questions – (716) 823-3255
Housing Law Questions – (716) 828-8460
Immigration Questions – (716) 847-0662 x 301
Unemployment Benefits Questions – (716) 847-0662 x 303
To become a Divorce Client – (716) 847-0662 x 807
For all other legal cases – (716) 847-0662 x 324
Welcome to the ECBA
Volunteer Lawyers Project
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) provides free civil legal services to low income individuals and small not-for-profits in the greater Western New York region.
GET HELP NOW
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) provides a number of services to our community
SERVICES
The staff and volunteers at VLP provide free civil legal services for low income people.
Learn MoreLEGAL CLINICS
VLP offers a number of legal advice and counsel clinics in the Western New York Area.
Find LocationVOLUNTEER
VLP offers a wide variety of pro bono opportunities for Western New York attorneys.
VolunteerVLP Latest News
VLP’s COVID-19 Response
In accordance with new guidelines from the government, Volunteer Lawyers Project is moving to a remote-work environment until further notice. Only essential staff will be reporting to our office in[…]
Read moreFamily Court Mentor Program
The ECBA Volunteer Lawyers Project is seeking attorneys new to Family Court practice to participate in the Erie County Family Court Child Support Mentoring Program. You must be admitted to[…]
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Now Accepting Nominations for RCJ 2020
VLP is now accepting nominations for Rising Champions for Justice (RCJ) class of 2020! RCJ is a group of young professionals dedicated to furthering VLP’s mission to expand access to[…]
Read moreOur Mission
VLP’s dual mission is to provide quality, free civil legal services for low income people and smaller not-for-profit groups; and to effectively involve volunteers in the delivery of those services.
Client Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
Child Support
Client
“VLP provided me with a wonderful attorney. She stood up in the courtroom and fought as if she were me! We were in the right and the other party withdrew their petition.”
Positive Legal Services Client
“…I was represented by a VLP lawyer and she went above and beyond to explain everything fully…and explored all options. Love her!”
Immigration Client
“Getting help from VLP allowed me to continue to go to school, continue to work, and have a better life here.”
Family Law Client
“Going to Volunteer Lawyer Project for help got me out of those courtrooms so I could live again.”
