403 Main Street
Suite 215 Buffalo, NY 14203
https://www.assigned.org
Main Phone
716-856-8804
Fax
716-856-0424
Primary Services
Public Defender
Description
Provides public defense in criminal matters as well as certain Family Court matters in which there is a legal right to assigned counsel if the client cannot afford to retain an attorney. Family Court matters include the following only: custody, visitation, respondents in paternity actions, respondents in alleged abuse/neglect matters, and respondents in matters alleging willful violation of prior support order.
ACP also provides pre-petition legal advice for families going through a Child Protective Services investigation; see separate listing for Pre-Petition Child Protective Service (CPS) Legal Advice Program.
A client may also be assigned to a social worker upon request, who can assist with transportation, housing, and other basic needs.
ACP also provides pre-petition legal advice for families going through a Child Protective Services investigation; see separate listing for Pre-Petition Child Protective Service (CPS) Legal Advice Program.
A client may also be assigned to a social worker upon request, who can assist with transportation, housing, and other basic needs.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Eligibility
Residents of Erie County.
Intake Process
Call for information.
Program Fees
Counsel is provided without cost to those individuals who qualify under application guidelines.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Language Line available for any language.
Date of Official Change
Mar 25, 2026