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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.
Mercer
Central Jersey Legal Services - Trenton Office
198 West State StreetTrenton, NJ 08608
Phone: (609) 695-6249
Fax: (609) 392-7952
URL: https://centraljerseylegalservices.org/
Email: cjls@lsnj.org
Provides civil legal aid for low-income individuals in Mercer, Middlesex, and Union counties. Their Family Unit may be able to help with domestic violence cases, custody, child support, restraining orders, custody disputes, and divorce. Additional areas of service include public benefits, housing, access to healthcare, and senior citizen rights. To apply for services, complete the online application form.
Middlesex
Central Jersey Legal Services - New Brunswick Office
317 George Street, Suite 201New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 249-7600
Fax: (732) 249-7966
URL: https://centraljerseylegalservices.org/
Email: cjls@lsnj.org
Provides civil legal aid for low-income individuals in Mercer, Middlesex, and Union counties. Their Family Unit may be able to help with domestic violence cases, custody, child support, restraining orders, custody disputes, and divorce. Additional areas of service include public benefits, housing, access to healthcare, and senior citizen rights. To apply for services, complete the online application form.
Central Jersey Legal Services - Perth Amboy Office
313 State Street, Suite 308Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Phone: (732) 324-1613
Fax: (732) 324-6253
URL: https://centraljerseylegalservices.org/
Email: cjls@lsnj.org
Provides civil legal aid for low-income individuals in Mercer, Middlesex, and Union counties. Their Family Unit may be able to help with domestic violence cases, custody, child support, restraining orders, custody disputes, and divorce. Additional areas of service include public benefits, housing, access to healthcare, and senior citizen rights. To apply for services, complete the online application form.
Domestic Violence Representation Project (DVRP)
P.O. Box 1357Edison, NJ 08818
Phone: (888) 576-5529
URL: https://www.lsnjlaw.org/legal-topics/family-relationships/domestic-violence/get-…
The Domestic Violence Representation Project (DVRP) provides direct legal representation and advice to eligible low-income victims of domestic violence. DVRP can help with final restraining order hearings and other related matters such as divorce, custody, parenting time, spousal support, and child support. Apply for services by completing the online application.
Legal Services of New Jersey
P.O. Box 1357Edison, NJ 08818
Phone: (888) 576-5529
Phone 2: (732) 572-9100
URL: https://www.lsnj.org
Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income residents for civil legal problems. Types of cases they handle include: domestic violence restraining orders, immigration, family law, landlord/tenant issues, healthcare, and more. Apply for services by completing the online application.
Monmouth
Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County, Inc.
2405 Route 66Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 556-8268
URL: https://monmouthlegalaid.com/
Email: monmouthlegalaidapps@gmail.com
Provides pro bono representation to low-income residents of Monmouth County. The types of cases handled include child custody, child support, visitation, divorce, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant matters. Apply for services by phone, or by completing and returning the application to the office.
South Jersey Legal Services - Monmouth County Office
303 West Main Street, Fourth FloorFreehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (800) 496-4570 central intake line
Phone 2: (732) 414-6750
Fax: (732) 414-6757
URL: https://sjlslaw.org/
Email: SJLS@lsnj.org
Provides free legal services and advocacy to low-income individuals. They most often provide advice, brief services, or extended representation in legal areas such as: domestic violence, guardianship, family law, public housing rights, public benefits, rights of the elderly, and more. To apply for services call the intake line, complete the online form, or contact a local office. Serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.
Morris
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Morris County Office
30 Schuyler PlaceMorristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 285-6911
URL: https://www.lsnwj.org/
Email: lsnwj-morris@lsnj.org
Provides free legal services for low-income people in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties. They can assist in family law matters such as domestic and sexual violence cases, custody, spousal support, relocation out of state by a custodial parent, restraining orders, and more. Apply for services by completing the online form or contacting a local office. Interpretation and translation are provided.
