Legal Assistance | Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

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.

Categories

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

Physical Address

100 Hamilton Plz, Paterson, NJ 07505

Hours

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

Voice

201-792-6363

Voice

973-523-2900

Website

https://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/

[email protected]

Application process

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

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.

Agency info

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Provides free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to underserved individuals and families experiencing poverty.