Influence Policy and advocacy action for change

The Erie County Assigned Counsel Program provides high-quality legal representation in both Criminal Courts and Family Court to all financially eligible persons in the county who are entitled by law to counsel, thereby protecting society’s interest in the fair administration of justice. The Program represents those who are unable to afford a lawyer in criminal, Family Court, parole-related, and appellate cases.

Erie County

$480,000 • Pre-Petition Legal Advocacy Erie County Assigned Counsel

Continue a pre-petition legal advocacy pilot and engage in other advocacy efforts to increase access to timely legal defense services for families during CPS investigations in Erie County and across the state.