Restoring Justice and Dignity
Every person deserves a fair chance at justice, regardless of their circumstances. For this reason, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley is committed to advocating for our clients. We take …
Client Stories
It’s Never Too Early to Plan Your Estate
According to AARP, more than 60% of adults do not have a will or estate planning, despite it being an essential part of preparing for the future. Preparing a will …
Changing the Narrative One Case at a Time
Brooke* was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her daughter’s father. Battling drug addiction, she consented to an order giving custody of her daughter to her mother. …
Annie’s Dignity Matters
How important is your independence? Many of us pride ourselves on being independent and maintaining our dignity. So much so we could never imagine what life would be like having …
Isabelle’s Family Reunites
Imagine being in the comfort of your home with your two small children when Child Protective Services (CPS) suddenly arrives and removes them from your custody. They arrive without serving …
LSHV Salutes All Veterans
At Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) we believe those who have served our country deserve equal access to justice and will fight for them as they have done …
A Peace of Mind – Shaniqua’s Story
When Shaniqua came to LSHV in 2020, she was in desperate need of help. Although Shaniqua was working and able to pay her rent faithfully – her living conditions were …
Isa’s Story
Imagine you worked your entire life. You’re not rich, but you’re comfortable. Then suddenly, you find yourself out of work. You can get by on savings for a couple of …
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
I do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York, and that I will faithfully discharge the …
Tahisha’s Story
Tahisha is a single mother living in Westchester whose affordable apartment was subsidized by a Section 8 housing voucher. She lost her voucher in 2017, which meant that she was …
