RAJKUMAR, A PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYER WHO HAS SPENT HER CAREER USING THE POWER OF THE LAW TO PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND EQUITY, CONTINUES HER RECORD OF DELIVERING CRITICAL SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF THE 38TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Continuing her commitment to bringing government services directly to the people, State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar announced that she will host a free legal aid clinic for constituents on Thursday, September 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at her District Office at 83-91 Woodhaven Boulevard.
Attorneys will be available for one-on-one consultations on a range of civil, non-criminal legal matters, including housing, public benefits, identity theft, debt management, immigration, intimate partner violence, divorce, employment, and estate planning.
As a public interest lawyer, Assemblywoman Rajkumar has spent her career wielding the power of the law to protect people and families, tearing down all barriers to justice. She has fought to protect immigrants, tenants, domestic violence survivors, and workers, while advancing pay equality and standing up for New Yorkers who need an advocate in their corner. As Assemblywoman, she passed groundbreaking court reform legislation to ensure every New Yorker has a fair day in court, with bills to allow correction of technical errors and guarantee that juries reach verdicts through a fair and transparent process.
Assemblywoman Rajkumar said, “Access to justice is a fundamental right, no matter your bank account. As a public interest lawyer, I have spent my career using the power of the law to protect people and give them a voice. I am proud to bring that same commitment directly to the people of South Queens. This free legal clinic will connect our neighbors with expert advice so they can understand their rights, navigate difficult legal challenges, and find a path forward.”
The legal aid clinic is the latest example of Assemblywoman Rajkumar’s hands-on approach to delivering meaningful services directly to constituents. Her office has brought a wide range of free community programs and resources to the 38th Assembly District, including tenant and homeowner counseling, financial literacy workshops, an OMNY Card Van, a pet vaccine clinic, community skating, and free classes in English, art, chess, and tai chi.
Consultation with an attorney is by appointment only. Constituents who wish to schedule an appointment should contact Assemblywoman Rajkumar’s office at 718-805-0950 or rajkumarj@nyassembly.gov.
With every initiative, Assemblywoman Rajkumar is working to ensure that government is accessible, responsive, and right at the doorstep of the people she represents, guided by her conviction that justice be available to every New Yorker, not just those who can afford it.
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