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Legal Assistance | South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)

1261 Rte 9 S, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Open to low income individuals who are financially eligible. Income must not exceed 300% above Federal Poverty level (250% for Sandy-related matters). Services are to senior citizens regardless of income. Cases must be a civil matter within program limits. Call for more information.

Calls are answered by an automated service. A Legal Line attorney or paralegal will return calls for legal matters they can assist with. If eligible for services, advice or a referral to an attorney will be provided.

Description

Provides free legal services and counseling in civil matters to financially eligible low-income individuals. Assistance includes entitlements/public benefits, consumer advocacy, housing issues, family matters, domestic violence, senior citizens' rights, disaster issues, general legal questions, Medicaid, migrant farm-worker problems, utility disconnections, AIDS advocacy, and casino licenses.

Providing organization

South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)

Offers free legal service/legal counseling in some civil matters to low-income people who are financially eligible.