Video: Without a lawyer, justice is often denied

January 1, 1990
4:52 pm

Meet five remarkable people whose lives were transformed by their NYLAG attorneys. Through their stories we celebrate the tenacity, courage, and strength of the over 88,000 clients NYLAG serves every year.

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