Military Legal Assistance Program | NJ State Bar Association

One Constitution Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Eligibility

To be eligible, individuals must meet ALL of the following criteria: - Be a New Jersey resident; - Be a member of the reserve components of the armed forces (Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corp Reserve, etc.); and - Have been called to active duty and deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001. - Legal issue has to relate directly with being deployed. - Legal issue falls within these areas: * Family Law * Employment Law * Debtor-Creditor Law * Military/Administrative Law

Hours

Call for information or visit the website.

888-541-1900

Voice

732-937-7514

Voice - Alternate Phone Local Area

https://njsba.com/resources/pro-bono/military-legal-assistance-program/

[email protected]

Application process

Download a Request for Legal Assistance form from the website, or send an email to request assistance. Those who are eligible will have their cases forwarded to a volunteer who can assist them with their legal issue.

Service area

Description

Assists military personnel who have been deployed overseas in Iraq or Afghanistan with their legal needs at no cost. The program offers assistance in four areas: Family Law, Employment Law, Debtor-Creditor Law and Military/Administrative Law. Refers members of the military to volunteers qualified to assist them with their specific legal issues.

What's Here

Consumer Law Legal Representation Labor and Employment Law Child Custody/Visitation Assistance Child Support Assistance/Enforcement Divorce Assistance

Providing organization

NJ State Bar Association

Offers to serve as the voice of New Jersey attorneys to other organizations, governmental entities and the public with regard to the law, legal profession and legal system. Allows attorneys to benefit from being part of the most wide-reaching legal association in the state.