Columbia County Public Defender
610 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-3410

Low income persons of all ages involved in criminal matters who cannot afford an attorney may be eligible for legal assistance through the Public Defender.

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern N.Y. Inc.
55 Colvin Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
Toll free 1-(800) 462-2922

Legal advice and representation in civil cases for income eligible individuals of all ages.

Columbia County Office for the Aging
610 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4258
fax: 518-822-0010

Advice and representation on civil and non-fee generating cases. By appointment only.

NYS Division of Human Rights - Age Discrimination
(212) 961-8400

Age discrimination is sometimes clear, but more often subtle. It can occur in employment, housing, education and with your credit. If you have a question of whether you are being discriminated against because of your age, contact the New York State Division of Human Rights at 1-212-961-8400 or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-212-748-8500.