If you have a legal problem, but don`t have enough money to hire a private lawyer, you can contact one of the agencies listed below to see if they can help you with legal advice or representation. Note: New Jersey Legal Services serves as the coordinator for the statewide legal services system. The organization`s mission is to provide low-income New Jerseyans with free civil legal assistance. Legal Services is headquartered in Edison, but operates a national hotline: 1-888-576-5529 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). It also provides a number of resources (including publications, videos, articles, and forms) on its website for self-help purposes. There are two regional offices in the Bergen-Passaic area of northeastern New Jersey, including one in Hackensack (listed above) and one in Paterson at 152 Market Street, 973-523-2900. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services can help you with specific areas, including: consumers, family, housing, utilities, seniors, disability, health, education, and labor. Note: Catholic Charities states that it offers services to all, regardless of race, religion or lifestyle.
The Legal Department of the Family and Community Services Agency notes that it provides legal assistance in immigration matters as well as in community legal education. Note: Hyacinth is headquartered in New Brunswick but operates a number of regional offices, including one in Paterson. If you are HIV+, the Paterson office can help you with free legal assistance in the areas of Social Security disability, legal documents, guardianship, and discrimination. Note: If you are a victim of domestic violence, this non-profit organization offers legal advisory services, including assistance in obtaining injunctions. Seniors with legal problems that threaten their independence People with serious legal problems who could not afford a private lawyer LSNJ coordinates the statewide legal advice system that provides low-income New Jerseyans with free legal assistance for their civil law problems. Through its work, LSNJ strives to ensure substantive and procedural justice for people living in poverty. NJ Legal Services website Click here for more information about our services and how to apply. Thank you for your message! We will get back to you as soon as possible. Consumers Victims of Fraud, Identity Theft and Crushing Debt Promote access to justice in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Note: If you are accused of a crime and cannot afford to hire a private defense attorney, the Public Defender`s Office may be able to help.
There are 21 regional offices throughout New Jersey, including one in Paterson (above) and one in Bergen County at 60 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, 201-996-8030. Victims of domestic violence who have received protection orders and financial assistance Note: If you believe you have been discriminated against in the housing market (based on race, sex, national origin, religion, colour, disability, income, sexual orientation or marital status), This nonprofit will conduct investigations and assist its clients in filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing if necessary. and urban development, or bring an action in state or federal court.