Steven Banks, Attorney-in-Chief, received bi-partisan support when he testified before the New York City Council yesterday warning that proposed City cuts for criminal defense and civil legal services in the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2011 Preliminary Budget will hurt low income New Yorkers in the midst of this severe economic downturn.
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Steven Banks, Attorney-in-Chief of The Legal Aid Society, testified before the New York City Council today and warned that proposed City cuts for criminal defense and civil legal services in the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2011 Preliminary Budget will hurt New Yorkers accused of crimes and families and individuals who need civil legal help in the midst of this severe economic downturn.
Emily Ruben, Attorney-in-Charge of the Brooklyn Neighborhood Office of The Legal Aid Society, appeared on WCBS last night and discussed child support and the failure of many fathers to provide for their children.
The New York Times is running a blog in City Room, Court Confidential (see below) about the Request for Proposals issued by the City for criminal defense trial representation and parole revocation defense work. Steven Banks, the Attorney-in-Chief, told the New York Times that the Society's ability to provide clients with comprehensive services sets it apart.
The Legal Aid Society honored State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson for her outstanding support of the work of the Society during the Black History Celebration last Friday.