US District Court • Southern District of New York

Representing Yourself in Federal Court (Pro Se)


Appearing
Pro Se


Role of the
Pro Se Office


Fees & Waiver of Fees


How to Start a New Lawsuit without an Attorney


How to Find an Attorney


If Named as a Defendant


Pro Se FAQ’s


Contact Pro Se


Contact the Pro Se Office

For more information regarding the procedures of the Court, you may contact the Pro Se Office at (212) 805-0175 during normal business hours, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday (except federal holidays).

Please note that the Court cannot accept collect calls.

You may also speak to a staff member in person by visiting the Pro Se Office during normal business hours (no appointment is necessary).


You may also submit your questions by writing to the Pro Se Office at:

United States District Court of the Southern District of New York
Pro Se Office
Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse
500 Pearl Street, Room 230
New York, New York 10007

A staff attorney from the Pro Se Office will be available to provide procedural information at the Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and Courthouse in White Plains on the first Friday of every month.