Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)

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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.

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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.

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.

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04/30/19: DCPP v. J.W.-D. and I.M. - J.W.-D is the mother of three sons, IS.M. (Ian), J.M. (John), and E.W. (Eric). I.M... » Read More

04/18/19: JSM at Edison Terrace LLC v Edison Fair Rental Housing Board et al. (Decided 4/5/19) - JSM is a… » Read More

04/18/19: Rainer v. Bartlow (Decided 3/26/19) - On September 11, 2011, Rainer rented an apartment to Michael Bartlow… » Read More

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05/21/19: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Back — Lawmakers Forge Ahead with Trio of Pot Bills (from NJSpotlight) - Expanded... » Read More

05/21/19: Plan to penalize pot possession with $50 ticket advances, shakily (from New Jersey 101.5) - State... » Read More

05/08/19: Latest Legal Services Newsletter Focuses on Recourses for Clients Against Unscrupulous Lawyers » Read More

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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