Legal Services

Legal Help

When it comes to legal matters, not everyone has equal access to legal services due to barriers of language, affordability, geographic distance and other reasons. However, there is hope for those individuals who are not able to access legal services through probono attorneys, who provide legal advice free-of-charge to those who might not otherwise be able to access this service.

PROBONONJ is operated by Legal Services of New Jersey as a public service to expand and support pro bono civil legal assistance to disadvantaged New Jerseyans. This site links volunteers, agencies providing legal assistance, and ultimately clients themselves, offering coordination, support, resources, and other assistance. Visit LSNJ.org to learn more about Legal Services.

COVID-19 Update: The statewide system of Legal Services in New Jersey is open for business during regular hours. Our staff continues to provide services remotely as all physical offices are closed to the public. If you are a client seeking assistance with a civil legal matter, you may file an application online or call our toll-free LSNJLAWSM Hotline at 1-888-576-5529 (1-888-LSNJ-LAW). The Hotline regular business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information and updates about government benefits, court closings, and other questions related to COVID-19, go to www.lsnjlaw.org/coronavirus. For information about how to contact one of our regional Legal Services programs, click here. If you are an attorney or other professional seeking to volunteer, please visit our pro bono web site, www.probononj.org.