December 17, 1975
The Legal aid Society
of New York
267 W. 17th Street
New York, N.Y
Mrs. Concepcion Martin de Picciotto approached this Consulate on
December 17, 1979 in order to obtain advice regarding possible
sources of legal assistance available to her in New York upon her
impending return to the U.S.
Mrs. Picciotto stated that she wishes to obtain a divorce from
her estranged husband and gain custody of their child but that
she previously tried to get legal aid in New York State and
failed. Mrs. Picciotto further stated that although she has been
a resident of New York State and can demonstrate her financial
need and inability to afford legal costs, the Legal Aid Society
in New York would not provide her with even the most elementary
assistance.
Mrs. Picciotto has requested that we supply her with this letter
of introduction and verify the fact that she appeared here in
great distress to seek our assistance. Although our
responsibilities do not extend to providing legal assistance or
advice on what is essentially a private matter, our concern for
the welfare of U.S. citizens in our Consular District prompts us
to request that you consider her predicament and provide any
assistance you may be able to perform.
Walter E. West
Consul of the
United States of America
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