Free civil legal assistance to Essex County's low-income residents in family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, and domestic violence. Located at 5 Commerce St in Newark. Call 973-624-4500 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Income eligibility required. Email enls@lsnj.org with questions. Bring proof of income and relevant legal documents to your intake appointment for the fastest service.
973-624-4500 · 5 Commerce St, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Pro bono legal organization providing free civil legal representation to low-income NJ residents in family law, housing, expungement, and immigration cases. Located at 60 Park Place in Newark. Call 973-645-1955 or email info@vljnj.org Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Income eligibility applies. Hosts regular legal clinics for walk-in assistance. Attorneys volunteer time to provide direct representation in court proceedings.
973-645-1955 · 60 Park Place, Suite 511, Newark, NJ 07102
Law school clinic providing free legal assistance through supervised law students in family law, immigration, housing, and civil rights matters. Located at Seton Hall Law School's One Newark Center campus. Call 973-642-8700 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Students are supervised by licensed attorneys ensuring quality service. Income and case eligibility screening required. An excellent resource for unrepresented Newark-area residents with civil legal needs.
973-642-8700 · One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102
Free legal representation for domestic violence survivors in restraining order hearings, custody disputes, and divorce proceedings through supervised Rutgers Law students. Located at 123 Washington St in Newark. Call 973-353-5679 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Students are supervised by licensed faculty attorneys. DV survivors should call to discuss eligibility for representation. Confidential intake process prioritizes safety planning alongside legal assistance.
973-353-5679 · 123 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102