Our Results
The City Bar Justice Center furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civil legal needs of New Yorkers struggling with poverty and other systemic socioeconomic barriers. The Justice Center mobilizes law firms, corporate legal departments, and other legal institutions to provide pro bono legal services; educates the public on pertinent legal issues; fosters strategic community relationships; and impacts public policy.
Click here to review the Justice Center’s 2026 complete impact report.
THE POWER OF PRO BONO
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47 STAFF
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3,321 PRO BONO VOLUNTEERS
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23,000+ NEW YORKERS HELPED
OUR RESULTS IN 2025
Clients benefited from more than $50 million worth of legal services donated by pro bono partners, a 79% increase over FY 2024-25.
Helped clients obtain over $8.5 million in direct benefits, monetary awards, and settlements.
Clients saved nearly $3.5 million through debt prevention and resource preservation
254,642 people reached through online resources and information
3,321 pro bono volunteers logged 62,494 hours of service
