Locations Served

Albany County Columbia County Fulton County Greene County Montgomery County Rensselaer County Saratoga County Schenectady County
Schoharie County Warren County Washington County

Who We Are

The Legal Hand Call-In Center of the Capital Region is a virtual center offering free legal information, resources, referrals, and help with legal forms via phone, text, and email. Trained Volunteers work with a Center Attorney to ensure accuracy. While we don’t provide legal counsel or representation, we assist with a wide range of civil legal issues and refer to other services when needed. Areas of support include Housing, Family, Elder/Estate, Public Benefits, Immigration, Survivor Services, Employment, Consumer Law, Mental Health, and general community resources.

We are a virtual Center and we cannot provide in-person services. However, mail may be sent to 144 Barrett Street, Schenectady NY, 12304.

Eligibility Criteria/Important Information:

  • We ask our Visitors to agree to a Visitor Agreement that explains what we can and can’t do. If we assist with a form, we have a Form Agreement that will need to be signed.
  • All of our services are free and we have no financial barriers– we help everyone.
  • We cannot provide legal representation or legal advice.
  • We only require an individual’s first name, county and zip code to help them.
  • We do not have a physical location.
  • We do not ask about an individual’s immigration status.

Phone Number(s): 518-400-5544
Text Number: 518-400-5544
Email: capitalregionhelp@legalhand.org for legal assistance
capitalregion@legalhand.org for administrative purposes
Websitewww.legalhand.org/capital-region
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legalhand518
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalhand518

Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday: 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 1 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday:11 am - 5 pm
Friday: 11 am - 2 pm
Saturday: n/a
Sunday: n/a

Counties Assisted:

Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington
518-400-5544
capitalregionhelp@legalhand.org

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Last Reviewed: September 10, 2025