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Pace Women's Justice Center

Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. A nonprofit legal center serving Westchester and Putnam Counties, PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain services related to divorce, custody, support, financial exploitation, public benefits and housing. Through outreach events and training programs we raise awareness, educate the community, and train judges, police officers, attorneys, and social service providers on best practices when working with victims of abuse. Safe families make stronger communities.

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PWJC Legal Helpline · 914.287.0739
Free legal information and referrals from attorneys by phone

PWJC Walk-In Legal Clinic · 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY · 914.422.4188
Free in-person legal advice and guidance from attorneys
No appointment necessary (during normal business hours)

PWJC Family Court Legal Program (FCLP)
Free walk-in legal advice and representation for emergency Orders of Protection
White Plains FCLP · 111 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., 2nd Fl. · 914.995.7400
Yonkers Family Court · 131 Warburton Avenue, 3rd Fl. · 914.231.2886

Each year, PWJC provides free legal services to more than 3,000 victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call our Free Legal Helpline for information and services at 914-287-0739. Multi-language services available.

  • How We Can Help

    Through our many programs, we provide free legal assistance, offer free legal clinics that are open to the public, and offer training for professionals.

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  • Resources

    Read through free publications including PWJC brochures, Divorce and Elder Law Q&As, and view a list of recommended informational websites.

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  • Contact Us

    Pace Women's Justice Center has offices at Pace Law School, the White Plains Family Court, and the Yonkers Family Court.

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Press Inquiries: Jana Kosberg-Kleidman, Esq.: 914-422-4638 or jkleidman@law.pace.edu

Women's Justice Center News

Child Sex Trafficking: It's Happening in Westchester County

Mimi Rocah Talks to Journal News about Child Sex Trafficking

January 19, 2018 • Journal News

New York State is fifth in the nation in human trafficking crimes, and some of these are happening right here in Westchester. Distinguished Criminal Justice Fellow Mimi Rocah talks to the Journal News about a conference happening on January 24. Read...

Pace Women's Justice Center receives a $100,000 grant.

Pace Women’s Justice Center Awarded $100,000 Grant from Impact 100

June 15, 2016 • Press Release

With this grant, PWJC will renovate the ground floor of its main office and create Gail’s House: a walk-in legal resource and information center for victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse in Westchester County. “We...

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