Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Queens Legal Services has been ensuring equal access to justice for the people of Queens since 1967
What is your primary product or service?
Queens Legal Services provides free advice, counsel and representation to low income residents of Queens County in civil legal matters. Queens Legal Services also conducts educational events for members of the community.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Queens Legal Services has multiple locations. In addition to its main offices, Queens Legal Services has a satellite office in Room 160 of the Queens Civil Court on Sutphin Boulevard. Services are also offered through community partnerships.
What type of payments do you accept?
There are no fees for our services. Rarely, a client may have to pay court filing fees.
Which areas do you service?
Queens Legal Services provides advice and representation on matters involving foreclosure and eviction prevention, entitlement to government benefits (Social Security, Food Stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, Public Assistance, Unemployment Insurance) Income tax Controversies, public education, family law matters, and consumer debt. Special attention is given traditionally underserved communities including victims of domestic violence, the disabled, the elderly, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and immigrants. Federal regulations prohibit Queens Legal Services from providing services to individuals whose incomes are above 187% of the federal poverty line. Certain exceptions apply to cases involving victims of domestic violence, individuals with HIV/AIDS and individuals with federal income tax controversies. Individuals receiving services must be citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees, or have status as one of a limited number of other immigration categories.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Queens Legal Services is a 501(c)(3) corporation, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors.
What are your hours of operation?
Queens Legal Services is opened from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm