Attorney of the Morning:
Eviction Defense at Buffalo City Court
The Volunteer Lawyers Project defends low-income clients in Landlord/Tenant proceedings through our Attorney of the Morning Program (AOM). This highly successful program, replicated across the country, helps vulnerable families in our community avoid homelessness.
If you are facing an eviction in the City of Buffalo, please show up at Court (Part 14 Buffalo City Court – 50 Delaware Ave.) on your scheduled date, sign in with the clerk and you will be asked if you would like to speak to a Volunteer Attorney.
IMPORTANT:
VLP participates in Attorney of the Morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.
If you have a scheduled court date for a Buffalo City eviction on a Tuesday or Thursday, please contact Neighborhood Legal Services at (716) 847-0650.
Please note the AOM Program through VLP only assists tenants in eviction proceedings on the day of court.
Commitment to cases is for that morning only.
We have coordinators on-site to do client intake/screenings and to assist you. VLP paralegals or interns conduct client intake for income eligibility and clients consult with a VLP attorney who will assist them in negotiating a settlement with their landlord or in arguing their case in front of the judge.
AOM is also a valuable experience for our volunteer attorneys, providing them the opportunity to complete client intake, negotiate with opposing counsel, and argue before the court.
If you are an attorney interested in volunteering for AOM, please contact Joselyn Nieves at jnieves@ecbavlp.com or 847-0662 ext. 327.
