DIRECTOR
Madeline Garcia Bigelow, 2003 to present; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. 1993; New York University, B.A. 1989.
STAFF
Noemi Baez, Case Manager Advocate, 2011 to present; John Jay College, B.A. 2011.
Elaina Camacho, Case Manager, 2007 to present; Mercy College, B.S. 2003.
Edward Thomas Farley, LGBTQ Initiative Coordinator/Law Graduate, 2009 to present; Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2009; George Washington University, B.A. cum laude 2004.
Afua Afriye Fullwood, Supervising Attorney, 2011 to present, Cardozo School of Law, J.D. 1984; Rutgers Graduate School, M.S.W 1979; Lehigh University, B.S. 1976.
Bita Goldman, Staff Attorney (pending admission), 2011 to present; St. John's University, J.D. 2011; Queen's College, B.A. 2004.
Jae Young Kim, Queens Supervising Attorney, 2004 to present; Recipient, Furman Fellowship, 2003; New York University School of Law, J.D. 2003; SUNY Binghamton, B.A. cum laude 2000.
Alexis Kuznick, Equal Justice Works Fellow, 2008 to present; Harvard Law School, J.D. cum laude 2008; Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., summa cum laude 2004.
Eva Lessinger, Social Work Intern, 2011 to present; Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, M.S.W., anticipated May 2012; University of Southern California, B.A., 2006.
Atossa Movahedi, Staff Attorney, 2010 to present; New York Law School, J.D. 2009; American University, MA 2005; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BA Dean's List 2003.
Cecilia Ohlsson,Social Work Intern, 2011 to present; Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, M.S.W., anticipated May 2012; Villanova University, B.A., 2002.
Julia Patinella, Case Manager, 2009 to present; Bard College, B.A. 2007.
Orlando Perez, Staff Attorney, 2008 to present; Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D. 2007; Syracuse University, B.S. 2001.
Dina Pilgrim, Director of Social Work, 2004 to present; New York University, M.S.W. 2000; New York University, B.A. 1995.
Stefanie Sliger, Social Work Intern, 2011 to present; NYU Silver School of Social Work, anticipated M.S.W. 2012; Miami University, B.S. 2008.
Danielle Spector, Staff Attorney, 2005 to present; Washington University School of Law, J.D. 2001; Washington University Warren G. Brown School of Social Work, M.S.W. 2001; Washington University, B.A. 1998.
Jessica A. Spector, Staff Attorney, 2009 to present; Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2009; McGill University, B.A. Great Distinction 2004.
Holly Williams, Social Work Intern, 2011 to present; York College (CUNY), B.S.W., anticipated June 2012.
Our dedicated and compassionate team of attorneys and clinicians work collaboratively to address the difficulties faced by our clients and their children by fully assessing each individual.s clinical and legal needs. We provide free legal representation in Brooklyn Family Court, crisis counseling, advocacy with intersecting agencies and support groups tailored for empowerment and stress reduction.
We hope to work collaboratively with established agencies and grass roots organizations and welcome any client referrals or questions you may have. DVP does not require income eligibility and currently has no waiting list for Brooklyn Family Court matters. We can be reached by phone at (718) 875.9400 or by fax at (718) 875-5081.
INTAKE & HOTLINE NUMBER
(718) 875-5062
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 AM to 5 PM