Total funds raised so far: $616,638

Why climb? Learn how your support changes lives

Her Justice connects and supports volunteer lawyers from New York City’s law firms and companies to stand side-by-side with women who would otherwise go to court alone. Teamed up with a lawyer, our clients get a fighting chance to obtain the legal results they need to overcome abuse and poverty. We bring the power of the legal profession to those who need it most.

By focusing on recruiting and supporting the talent of volunteer attorneys, Her Justice multiplies exponentially the number of women who go to court with their own lawyers.  Last year, our 18-member legal staff trained and mentored 2,400 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students who provided 78,000 hours of service—valued at more than $34 million. Every dollar donated to Her Justice delivers $6 worth of legal services.

Last year, with our recruit and support model, Her Justice helped 3,072 clients (and their 4,277 children), working on over 5,000 legal matters. We aim to ensure that all women who contact Her Justice obtain essential legal information and services that benefit them and their children:

  • Orders of protection, often requiring abusive partners to leave the home
  • Fair divorce judgments, including safe visitation arrangements, health insurance and spousal support
  • Safe custody and visitation arrangements
  • Child support awards from parents with an ability to pay
  • Immigration status and work authorizations for victims of domestic violence and victims of other gender-based crimes
  • Information about legal remedies
  • Help understanding legal documents and support for women going to court on their own
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