Resource Number: 14074085
Description
* Represents children in Monroe County Family Court (The Attorney for the Child (AFC) program at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester). These attorneys, formerly known as Law Guardians, are appointed by the court to provide free legal representation to children in a variety of cases, including:
- Abuse
- Custody
- Foster Care
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Person In Need Of Supervision (PINS)
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY
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Location:
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1 W Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
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Site Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Other hours by appointment only.
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Bus Service:
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Yes.
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Disabilities Access:
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Main Street door is accessible.
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Mailing Address:
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1 W Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614
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Eligibility:
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Birth to twenty-one years old who are parties to or the subject of a Family Court Petition.
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Languages:
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American Sign Language, Spanish
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Application Process:
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An Attorney for the Child is appointed by an order of a Family Court Judge to represent children who are appearing in proceedings before them.
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Program Fees:
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No fee for services.
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Documents Required:
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None.
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Service Area:
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Monroe and Steuben County.
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| NY | -Monroe County | | |
| NY | -Steuben County | | |
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| LGBTQ+ Welcoming | Makes no assumption about sex/gender/sexuality |
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Verification
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Last Verified On:
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8/3/2026
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Programs at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY