Legal Aid Services of New Jersey

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
    • Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websitelsnj.org
    • Phone: 1-888-576-5529 (Statewide Hotline)
    • Regional Offices:
      • Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (Bergen, Hudson, Passaic): northeastls.org
      • South Jersey Legal Services (Camden, Burlington, Gloucester): sjls.org
      • Essex-Newark Legal Servicesenls.org
      • Central Jersey Legal Services (Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset): cjls.org
  2. New Jersey State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ)
    • Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
    • Websitedrnj.org
    • Phone: 1-800-922-7233
  2. New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV)
    • Legal support for survivors of domestic violence.
    • Websitenjcedv.org
    • Phone: 1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233)
  3. Veterans Legal Services Initiative
  4. Legal Services of New Jersey – Senior Citizens Program
    • Assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
    • Websitelsnj.org/seniors
    • Phone: 1-888-576-5529
  5. American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Immigration Program

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233)
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-877-516-0110 (Legal Services of New Jersey).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-576-5529 (LSNJ Senior Citizens Program).
  • Child Welfare Legal Assistance: Contact Office of the Child Advocatenj.gov/childadvocate | 1-877-543-7864

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. New Jersey Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelp NJ
    • Legal information, referrals, and DIY guides.
    • Websitelawhelpnj.org
  3. Essex County Legal Aid Association
    • Free legal clinics and referrals in Essex County.
    • Websiteeclaanj.org

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Pro Bono Partnership
    • Free legal services for nonprofits and low-income individuals.
    • Websiteprobonopartner.org
    • Phone: 1-973-240-6955
  2. Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
    • Pro bono assistance for housing, bankruptcy, and expungement.
    • Websitevljnj.org
    • Phone: 1-973-645-1955
  3. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) NJ Chapter
    • Pro bono immigration legal help.
    • Websiteailanj.org

Law School Clinics

  1. Rutgers Law School Clinics (Newark and Camden)
  2. Seton Hall University School of Law Clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for tribal communities.
    • Websitenarf.org

Key Notes

  • Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
  • Apply Online: Legal Services of New Jersey offers an online intake formlsnj.org/get-help.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines or visit courthouse self-help centers.
  • Tribal Members: Contact the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation or NARF for advocacy.
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