New York County Lawyers Association - Volunteer Lawyer for the Day (VLFD) and CLARO Consumer Debt Programs

NYCLA provides two closely linked programs, the Volunteer Lawyer for the Day (VLFD) Program and the CLARO Program, that help people who have been sued by creditors in New York County Civil Court. CLARO provides legal advice outside of court, for example with understanding and preparing case documents. The VLFD Program provides unrepresented litigants with limited scope legal representation in their court appearances. The VLFD reviews documents, gives advice, and advocates for pro se litigants before the judge.

How to Get Help

To receive assistance from the Volunteer Lawyer for the Day Consumer Debt Program, please submit an online intake form here.

To receive assistance from the CLARO consumer debt program, please email the Pro Bono Programs Coordinator, Hannah Sears, at hsears@nycla.org.