Our Stories
Meet New Yorkers whose lives have been changed through the power of legal representation
Building a Safer, Freer Future
While every client who comes to Her Justice has a different story, they share something important in common — they’re working toward a better future for themselves and their families. With legal support, they can protect what matters most, begin to break cycles of abuse, and move forward with greater security and opportunity.
Our clients’ stories remind us what’s possible — for women, families, and our city.
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Detained after escaping her trafficker
Augusta* was detained by ICE and separated from her daughter. But her courage to share her story ultimately put her on the path to legal status — and protected others from the same harm.
The long wait for work authorization
For Nathalia*, a survivor of human trafficking and mother trying to provide for her family, the wait for work authorization was already a strain. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
“I felt like a curse was over”
Teresa* knew that she and her children deserved better. But navigating her divorce alone through a complex legal system was becoming unsustainable.
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Hear directly from Her Justice clients, staff, and community members about the impact our work has on the lives of New Yorkers.
We see the power of pro bono in action
MAY 2026
Michelle’s ex-husband coerced her into overstaying her visa, isolating her in an abusive relationship while pregnant. With the power of pro bono representation at her side, Michelle secured the immigration relief she needed to rebuild her life in New York City and reunite with her children in Jamaica.
“I became pregnant. That’s when the abuse starts. I’m scared. I’m hungry. And I said, “you know, that’s it,” and I went to Her Justice. That’s when my life changed. I’m a citizen of the United States because of Her Justice.”
MICHELLE | HER JUSTICE CLIENT
We see the power in standing together
DECEMBER 2026
Maria needed to take urgent steps forward for herself and her four-year-old daughter after separating from her physically abusive ex-partner. Her Justice stood with her as she asked for the child support she was rightfully owed, securing her both retroactive and current financial support.
Julie reconnected with a long-distance relationship after moving to the US from Peru, but once in person he became a physically, mentally, and emotionally abusive partner. Our pro bono teams helped her apply for a green card and developed a strong case for her application — even with systemic odds stacked against her. Today, she is happily remarried and hopes to sponsor both her husband and her mother.
The promise of new beginnings
MAY 2025
What does working with Her Justice mean for the women we serve? Often, it’s the start of something new — and the promise of freedom, security, and peace in their daily lives. Clients Anna, Amanda, Gladis, Alice, and Denisse share how working with our pro bono lawyers changed their lives for the better.
A new chapter for Her Justice
DECEMBER 2025
Welcoming Lex Korberg as the new Executive Director of Her Justice!
“Her Justice improves outcomes in court and so far beyond for our clients and other New Yorkers. And, as we look ahead, the exciting question I get to explore is how to expand Her Justice’s impact even further.”
LEX KORBERG | HER JUSTICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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