Welcome to the Local Legal Resources page

Center for Dispute Settlement(CDS):

Phone:(585)546-5110 and website.
Alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve conflicts without litigation; training.

JPC, Judicial Process Commission:

285 Ormond St.
Rochester, NY 14605
(one block east of Amtrak station downtown)
Phone:(585)325-7727
Collaborates with MCLAC (below)
help with rap sheets, identification documents, housing, employment, and other legal advice; case management.

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester

One West Main St.
Suite. 800
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone:(585)232-4090
Representation: family, domestic violence, housing, immigration, youth advocacy and education, law guardianships.

Monroe County Legal Assistance Center (MCLAC)

One West Main St.
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone:(585)325-2520
Fax:(585)325-2559
Jason Hoge, Esq., Lead Counsel
The MCLAC Re-Entry Project assists persons reentering society and with criminal records. Focus on "Collateral Sanctions" or "Collateral Consequences of Criminal Sanctions" as described here. Often involves applying for Certificates of Relief from Disability, and/or applying to correct and or to seal criminal records. Mr. Hoge teaches "What Every Poverty Lawyer Must Know About trhe Criminal Justice System (Reentry)." Call for more information.

Restorative Justice

National movement, brings victims and perpetrators together; helps minimize ill effects of incarceration; maximizes possibilities for successful reentry. Partners in Restorative Justice.
111 Hillside Ave.
Rochester, NY 14610
Phone:(585)473-0970
Fax:(585)473-4868
formerly the Finger Lakes Restorative Justice Center.

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services

Federal Building
100 State St.
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone:(585)263-6810
Areas: Pretrial, presentence, and probation. Part of U.S. District Court with dedicated staff. Goal ensure community protection. Helps Court make informed, objective decisions; provides community-based correctional services.

Volunteer Legal Services Project

One West Main St.
Rochester, NY 14614
Shiela Gaddes, Director;
Phone:(585)232-3051
Coordinates volunteer private lawyers serving low-income Monroe County residents; deals with a wide range of issues.