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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to 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 with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Essex
Essex County Legal Aid Association
465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 204Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 622-0063
URL: https://eclaanj.org/
Provides 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.
Essex-Newark Legal Services
5 Commerce Street, 2nd FloorNewark, NJ 07104
Phone: (973) 624-4500
Phone 2: (973) 624-8745
URL: https://www.essexnewarklegalservices.org/
Email: enls@lsnj.org
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, #209Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone: (973) 233-0111
Phone 2: (732) 535-6318 (call or text)
Fax: (973) 233-0106
URL: https://partnersnj.org/
Email: gethelp@pfwj.org
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 HighwayNewark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 642-8700
URL: https://law.shu.edu/clinics/family-law.html
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.
