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EspañolProvides free legal advice and representation to county residents in civil law matters. Areas of service include family law, landlord/tenant issues, and consumer matters. To apply for services, complete the online intake form or call the office. Household income requirements apply. Legal services are provided regardless of immigration status, and translators are available.
Legal Assistance
Updated:
May 9, 2024Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. You can also contact law schools in your area to ask if they have a legal clinic.
Essex
Essex County Legal Aid Association
465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 204
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone:
(973) 622-0063
URL:
Essex-Newark Legal Services
5 Commerce Street, 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ 07104
Phone:
(973) 624-4500
Phone 2:
(973) 624-8745
Email:
Essex-Newark Legal Services (ENLS) provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Newark County in civil law matters. ENLS offers victims of domestic violence help in obtaining restraining orders, and in issues involving children, shelter, and support. Other areas of service include public benefits, housing, elder law, and consumer matters. Apply for services by phone, email, or the online form.
Partners
650 Bloomfield Avenue, #209
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone:
(973) 233-0111
Phone 2:
(732) 535-6318 (call or text)
Fax:
(973) 233-0106
Email:
Provides legal representation, advice, and counseling to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include help with restraining orders and protective orders, child and spousal support, visitation, custody, court preparation, and more. Partners serves clients with hearings in Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union County Courts.
Seton Hall University - Center for Social Justice’s Family Law Clinic
833 McCarter Highway
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone:
(973) 642-8700
The Family Law Clinic provides free legal services to individuals needing representation in a wide variety of family law matters. The cases may include restraining orders, divorce, custody and parenting time issues, support issues, and litigation on behalf of domestic violence victims. The clinic is only available when the law school is in session. Call the Clinic to inquire about services.
