• Poverty to Justice - Summer 2024

    Poverty to Justice - Summer 2024

  • Family Unification Day 2024

    Family Unification Day 2024

  • Justice Series

    Justice Series

  • Our Clients Speak

    Our Clients Speak

Apply for legal help online

The LSNJLAWSM Hotline provides advice, information, and referrals to low-income people in civil legal matters. Apply online or call our Toll-Free Statewide Legal Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW.

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Providing

FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE

to low-income people in New Jersey

LSNJ coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems. Through its work, LSNJ strives to secure substantive and procedural justice for those living in poverty.

OUR CLIENTS SPEAK » More

Client Stories

KEY LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS » More

02/14/23: The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an opinion in the consolidated cases of State v. Gomes... » Read More

05/18/22: Municipal Court Bench Warrants – New Statewide Policy for Immediate Release of Certain Individuals » Read More

05/11/22: Limits for Special Civil dockets increased to $20,000 and for the Small Claims dockets to $5,000 (from NJ Courts) » Read More

LEGAL SERVICES NEWS AND EVENTS » More

09/16/24: Legal Services of New Jersey Newsletter Pinpoints Common Misconceptions About the Rights of Some... » Read More

08/09/24: Legal Services of New Jersey Newsletter Focuses on Key Enrollment and Related Rights for Students and... » Read More

06/25/24: Free Virtual Pro Bono Training—Transgender Name Changes » Read More

PUBLICATIONS » More



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    Clearing Your Record: A Six-Step Guide to Expunging Criminal Records in New Jersey

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    True Poverty 2021

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    Civil Legal Protections in New Jersey for Survivors of Sexual Violence

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    Income Inequality in New Jersey: The Growing Divide and its Consequences

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    What is Poverty? Measuring Deprivation in New Jersey

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    Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide

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    Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents

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    Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey

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    Child Abuse and Neglect: A guide for parents involved in child abuse or neglect cases in New Jersey



WARNING! We have learned that the name Legal Aid or Legal Services has been used by scammers trying to convince people to wire money. The caller states that your child or grandchild is in jail and they need you to send money. This scam has been making the rounds for years and you should not fall for it. If you ever want to confirm whether someone from Legal Services has called you, call us directly to ask if someone tried to reach you. Here is a list of Legal Services offices and phone numbers.

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