Newburgh, NY asked in DUI / DWI for New York

Q: Can you be on an extended Leave of Absence from your job to qualify for a Legal Aid Lawyer? It would involve a DWI

If the person is now in a rehab facility for approx 3 months and a court date is set during that time and

the person cannot afford a lawyer would he still be eligible for a legal aid lawyer. He is presently not collecting

any salary at all.

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Andrew M. Stengel
Andrew M. Stengel
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  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You may or may not be eligible for a public defender. Any assets that you own could be considered. See this document: https://www.ils.ny.gov/files/Hurrell-Harring/Eligibility/Final%20Eligibility%20Standards/Eligibility%20Criteria%20and%20Procedures%20FINAL%20FULL%20April%204%202016.pdf.

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