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IDG Legal is a project of the Independent Drivers Guild. We are dedicated to the safety, welfare, and legal rights of Uber, Lyft, and traditional black car drivers nationwide. We can get you the help you need from vetted, experienced attorneys that understand the industry and have a proven track record of helping drivers like you.

Traffic Tickets

A lawyer can help you challenge a  traffic ticket for a moving violation at a discounted rate. For example, in New York City, an attorney will represent and defend you in court for as little as $100, which means if you received multiple tickets by the same officer in the same incident then this one-time fee will cover it! This is well below the average fee for a traffic lawyer.

Car Accident Cases

A lawyer can advise you on your rights and responsibilities as a rideshare driver including compensation for your injuries and your duty to report to your company.

Claiming Workers’ Compensation from The Black Car Fund

If you are a New York driver and you were injured on the job, we can provide a lawyer who has experience with New York State Workers’ Compensation issues and can help you get money from The Black Car Fund. For drivers outside of New York, we can help with all other injury compensation claims.

Housing Issues

A pro bono lawyer can help you understand your rights as a tenant, assist you with an eviction notice, understand any legal documents from your landlord (including leases), and help you fill out any paperwork.

Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) Issues

Where applicable, an experienced IDG Legal partner can help you understand how to fight an administrative penalty. For example, in New York, we can help with your Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) ticket, your rights as a driver, strategize your points on your TLC license, and review any document sent by the TLC, and generally anything you need to know.

9/11 Compensation Fund

If you or a loved one were in Manhattan, anywhere south of Houston Street, near the Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, or along any route used for 9/11 debris removal between 9/11/01 and 7/31/02, you may be entitled to compensation for health conditions and can get much-needed health assistance. We have partnered with a law firm to help enroll eligible drivers.

Immigration

We have partnered with a non-profit organization to help drivers with free immigration-related legal issues such as:

  • Citizenship Application Assistance (N-400)
  • Green Card Application Assistance for Refugees & Asylees (I-485)
  • Renewal of Green Card (I-90)
  • DACA Renewal
  • Work Permit Application
  • Travel Document for Refugees and Asylees

Discounted Flat Fees

For additional legal matters, you can receive quality legal help for a deeply discounted rate. This includes: 

  • Simple Will with Minor’s Trust
  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  • Non-payment of Court Ordered Support
  • Small Business Incorporation
  • Residential Real Estate Document Review

Phone Calls or Letters on your Behalf

Depending on the legal issue and discretion of the law firm, you can get a lawyer to make one phone call or send a letter on their letterhead on your behalf. Limited to one per specific legal matter. There is no limit on the number of new legal matters.

Living Will Preparation

Plan attorneys will prepare a free Simple Will for you and your family, as well as update the Will annually for free.

Document Review

A lawyer will review up to six (6) pages of any document you need help understanding.

Small Claims Court

A lawyer can assist you in preparing for appearances in small claims court.

Free Consultation on Any Legal Matter

A lawyer will consult on any legal issue you have by phone or in-person with no set limit on time.

Reduced Hourly Rates

You can receive 40% off of the normal hourly rate for legal services beyond the free and discounted services (minimum of $125 per hour).

Family Law

Meet with a pro bono lawyer for a free Family Law consultation to discuss divorces, marriage annulments, legal separations, child custody & support, and other issues.

Suspended License Help

An IDG Legal preferred attorney can help you investigate the reason behind a suspended license and work for you to get your license back.

Financial Counseling

IDG Legal can connect you with a certified financial counselor to analyze your financial situation and provide advice.

Medicare Guidance

Speak to a Medicare Expert to understand and enroll in the right plan for you or a family member.

Legal Support For Crimes Related to Driving

Get discounted legal support if you are facing criminal charges in New York, like DUIs, reckless driving, or hit-and-runs. Our preferred lawyer can handle both misdemeanors and felonies at reduced rates.