NOTICE: Due to court closures, CLARO will be closed on Thursday 2/12

Brooklyn

Brooklyn CLARO

Until further notice, there will be a limit on the number of individuals we can assist at Brooklyn CLARO.
Our team can meet with approximately 30 individuals during the 2 PM–4:30 PM session and 20 individuals during the 5 PM–7 PM session. As a result, you may be instructed to return on another day.
Please also note that we will post a sign-in sheet 15-30 minutes before the afternoon and evening session begins. If a line forms outside Room 1312 in the afternoon or Room 504 in the early evening, as is usually the case, please wait patiently outside the courtroom. Please do not create a sign-in sheet or inquire of the court staff, as there are active cases proceeding. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We recommend you come to CLARO as soon as you become aware that there is a case against you, if possible before filing your Answer with the court. If you have already filed your Answer don’t worry, just come to CLARO as soon as you can – the earlier the better. And if you only realize there’s a case against you once a default judgment has been entered and your wages or bank account are being garnished, it’s not too late – CLARO can still help. 

HOW TO FIND US & WHAT TO BRING 

Please see note above regarding additional services by phone. 

Thursdays, 2 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. 

Kings County Civil Courthouse, 141 Livingston Street, Room 1312

 

Thursdays, 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. 

Kings County Civil Courthouse, 141 Livingston Street, Room 504

 

A complete copy of your court file, which you can get from the Clerk’s Office

Any court documents you have 

Any other documents relating to your debt 

A government ID, in case there is a need to notarize a signature 

Due to the high volume of visitors, CLARO cannot guarantee that everyone will be seen, and we recommend you sign in as early as possible.

For further information

If you have any questions about the Brooklyn CLARO program, we’d be happy to answer them. Please contact:

Sidney Cherubin
Supervising Attorney
Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
(718) 624-3894
info@brooklynvlp.org