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WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
*CA ONLY* Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP)
Phone: (510) 380-6243 URL: https://fvaplaw.org/
Email: info@fvaplaw.org
FVAP appeals California family law, civil, guardianship, and Hague Convention cases on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. They prioritize cases in which children are placed in dangerous situations by court orders regarding custody or unsupervised visitation. They will work with survivors of abuse who are either appellants or respondents and where the survivor does not have the funds to hire an appellate attorney. Please note that they do not handle criminal or juvenile dependency cases.
*NEW YORK ONLY* NYLAG’s Domestic Violence Appellate Representation Project
Phone: (212) 613-5000 URL: https://nylag.org/
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) has a Domestic Violence Appellate Representation Project, which specializes in family law appeals on behalf of domestic violence victims and their children in NYC. Please note that NYLAG prefers referrals through a legal or social service agency.
Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment & Appeals Project (DV LEAP)
URL: https://www.volare-empowers.org/appeals
Email: info@volare-empowers.org
DV LEAP, a project of Volare, can represent survivors of domestic and sexual violence in appealing their case. This generally include restraining orders, custody, and divorce. DV LEAP takes cases when there has been a judgment that can be appealed. They partner with pro bono law firms to represent survivors in those appeals at the state and federal level, including the Supreme Court. Complete their online application to request services.
