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--- EN ESPAÑOL | Donate Now Offices --- × Covid content GET LEGAL HELP Statewide Hotline Legal Services Offices LSNJLAW ABOUT US Contact Us News Releases SUPPORT OUR WORK Donate Contribute Pro Bono JOIN US Jobs Internships Volunteeer PUBLICATIONS Free Legal Rights Publications Digital Publications for Purchase PRI Publications MULTIMEDIA Videos Podcasts NJ POVERTY Poverty in Focus Poverty Research Institute STAFF Melville “De” Miller, Jr., President Emeritus of Legal Services of New Jersey, died March 1, 2021. Learn more about his important legacy on the In Memoriam page or make a donation to the Melville “De” Miller, Jr. Memorial Fund in his memory. Melville “De” Miller, In Memoriam Melville “De” Miller Memorial Fund LSNJ Poverty to Justice newsletter, Winter 2021 Say Their Names: Statement Concerning Violence Against People of Color Apply for legal help online The LSNJLAW SM 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. Pro bono opportunities Register with PROBONONJ to search for current pro bono opportunities, access our resource center, and join practice area forums. Poverty in New Jersey The Poverty Research Institute (PRI) assembles data about poverty’s scope, causes, consequences, and remedies. Poverty in Focus (PiF) is a collection of interviews with New Jersey residents living in poverty. Donate 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 KEY LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS » More 02/23/21: Marijuana Legalization Laws Passed with Youth Protections Against Law Enforcement Abuses and Prosecution » Read More 01/19/21: State v. E.J.H. - In this published decision, the App Div panel held that where the defendant... » Read More 01/07/21: New Jersey Launches Electronic Filing System for Expungements - The New Jersey Courts recently... » Read More LEGAL SERVICES NEWS AND EVENTS » More 03/11/21: Despite COVID eviction freeze, NJ renters still being locked out by landlords (from northjersey.com) » Read More 03/08/21: Legal Services Newsletter Focuses on Special Assistance Programs for New Jerseyans During the COVID Pandemic » Read More 03/05/21: ‘He had a passion for fighting against injustice that was incomparable.’ Founder of Legal Services of... » Read More PUBLICATIONS » More Poverty Benchmarks 2015:The Annual Overview of New Jersey's Progress Against Poverty Income Inequality in New Jersey: The Growing Divide and its Consequences What is Poverty? Measuring Deprivation in New Jersey Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey Child Abuse and Neglect: A guide for parents involved in child abuse or neglect cases in New Jersey Clearing Your Record: A Six-Step Guide to Expunging Criminal Records 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 . Legal Services of New Jersey P.O. Box 1357 Edison, NJ 08818-1357 (732) 572-9100 Volunteer | Jobs | Internships | News Releases | Pro Bono Offices -- Contact | Donate Now | Client Stories Legal Services in the News | Key Legal Developments Site Map | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Legal Services of New Jersey Other LSNJ websites: www.lsnjlaw.org www.probononj.org www.njejla.org...