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Provides free civil legal help to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, consumer, employment, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal assistance to low-income residents in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in southern New Jersey.
Visit Website →The state's largest provider of free civil legal services, serving low-income residents statewide.
Visit Website →Provides free legal help to low-income residents in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of New Jersey is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Superior Court, Appellate Division handles intermediate appeals. The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction, divided into Law Division, Chancery Division (including Family Part), and Civil Division. Tax Court handles tax appeals. Municipal Courts handle minor offenses.
One of the strongest tenant protection laws in the nation, requiring good cause for eviction and providing extensive procedural protections under N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, and public accommodations with broad protected categories including gender identity and expression.
Strong consumer protection law under N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 with treble damages and attorney fees for unlawful business practices.
Provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave benefits at 85% of wages (capped) for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member.
One of the broadest anti-discrimination laws in the nation, covering employment, housing, and public accommodations with extensive protected categories.
Strong tenant protections including just cause eviction requirements and anti-retaliation provisions under the Anti-Eviction Act.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-572-7233
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Enhanced protections against unfair rent increases and strengthened just cause eviction requirements.
Continued annual increases toward the $15/hour minimum wage goal with inflation-indexed adjustments thereafter.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $15-$50 (claims up to $5,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $250-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $250-$300
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal help for low-income residents in housing, family, public benefits, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Free legal services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.
Visit Website →Free civil legal help in eight southern New Jersey counties for housing, family, and benefits matters.
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