Criminal and Family Court Representation
Unlike other agencies, we define youth not by statute or jurisdiction, but by age. This enables us to cross jurisdictional boundaries by representing youth in both the family and adult criminal justice system. We provide representation for youth age 24 and under in New York County Criminal and Family Court who have been arrested for committing a crime.

Civil Legal Representation
A criminal accusation can bring other problems in the lives of youth and their families, even where there has been no conviction. Youth Represent addresses the impact of involvement with the criminal justice system and provides civil legal services in three key areas that are critical for future stability: housing, education, and employment. We provide representation when a client is denied employment, suspended from school, or excluded from or denied public housing or when family is threatened with eviction due to their child’s court involvement.