Cases We Handle
- Adoption (step-parent)
- Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) & Debt Collection
- Child Custody or Visitation
- Child or Spousal Support
- Deed Transfers (between relatives or as gifts)
- Domestic Violence Divorce and/or Orders of Protection
- Expungement of record with Child Protective Services
- Federal Pro Se Assistance Program
- Foreclosure (loss of property due to debt)
- Habitat for Humanity Purchases
- Immigration Matters
- Income Tax Controversies (New York and/or IRS income tax issues)
- Land and/or Contract Disputes
- Micro-entrepreneur Pro Bono Project
- Name Changes (including transgender name changes)
- Not For Profit Pro Bono Project
- Property Title Issues
- Town Court (Irondequoit)- Landlord Tenant Program
- Uncontested Estate Administration (when someone has passed away)
- Unemployment Insurance Benefit Denials
- Standby Guardianship of minor children (for parents with a serious illness)
- Tort Defense – for defendants only, sued for personal injury or property damage
- Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies (for persons living with serious illnesses (HIV/AIDS, cancer etc.), seniors residing in the City of Rochester, or homeowners residing in the City of Rochester).
JustCause offers other legal services programs with different eligibility requirements. For persons living with HIV/AIDs please contact Marlene Attardo or Melissa Maki at (585) 295-5708 or (585) 295-5716.
JustCause does NOT handle: Criminal matters or fee generating cases; for example, suing for personal injury.