Legal Assistance - Hudson County Office | Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

574 Summit Ave, 2nd Fl, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Eligibility

Low-income individuals in the service area. Income must fall within 250% of Federal Poverty level (250% for Sandy-related matters). Call for more information.

Required documents

Proof of income eligibility.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

201-792-6363

Voice

https://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/

[email protected]

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English, additional languages

Application process

Applicants must meet with the Intake Officer for assistance. Call to schedule an appointment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Hudson County, NJ

Description

Provides free legal services and legal counseling to low-income individuals. Assists with consumer rights and debt cancellation, domestic violence and sexual assault, education, elder justice, expungements (Clearing Your Record), family and relationships, federal taxes, HIV/AIDS (rya white project), housing, immigration, public benefits, seniors, and veterans.

What's Here

Legal Representation Housing Complaints Welfare Rights Assistance Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance Labor and Employment Law Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services Eviction Prevention Assistance Elder Law Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance General Legal Aid Discrimination Assistance Bankruptcy Assistance Criminal Record Expungement Assistance Individual Advocacy General Benefits and Services Assistance Divorce Assistance Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

Providing organization

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Offers free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to underserved individuals and families experiencing poverty. Works to increase the public's knowledge of their rights and responsibilities through community legal education.