New Jersey Free Legal Advice - Online Chat
Residents of New Jersey with low incomes or facing disability-related issues may apply for free legal advice regarding their particular legal problems. Organizations in the state offering assistance in matters such as housing, family law, immigration, public benefits, and disability rights.
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
Community Health Law Project (CHLP)
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
- Website: www.lsnj.org
- Hotline: 1-888-576-5529 (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:30pm)
- Legal Areas: Housing, family law, public benefits, consumer law, health care, taxes, employment, criminal record sealing and expungement, and immigration.
- Free Advice: LSNJ coordinates the statewide Legal Services system in New Jersey, providing free legal advice to low-income people in civil (non-criminal) cases. To be eligible for free advice, applicants must have a low household income and not have substantial assets that can be used to pay for an attorney.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)
- Website: www.vljnj.org
- Hotline: 1-973-645‑1955 (Mon-Thur, 9:00am to 5:00pm)
- Legal Areas: Eviction, debt and unpaid bill collection, criminal record expungement, denial of special education services, divorce, legal name change, veterans' issues, and survivors of human trafficking.
- Free Advice: Free legal assistance is available for applicants with low incomes or who are members of particular groups. Some programs, such as eviction defense, are only available for residents of certain counties.
Community Health Law Project (CHLP)
- Website: www.chlp.org
- Hotline: 1-973-275-1175 (Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm)
- Legal Areas: Public entitlements, healthcare benefits, housing advocacy, consumer law, family law, discrimination, barrier-free accessibility, and estate planning.
- Free Advice: CHLP provides assistance for individuals with mental health, developmental, physical, and visual disabilities, as well as people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. To be eligible for assistance, individuals must have low income and reside in the coverage area for particular programs.
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