Legal Assistance | 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.

Hours

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

201-792-6363

Voice

https://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/

[email protected]

Application process

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

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

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

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.