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Office of Law Guardian (OLG) | Office of the Public Defender

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Resource Name:Office of Law Guardian (OLG) | Office of the Public Defender

address

840 Bear Tavern Rd, 2nd Fl, Trenton, NJ 08628

Eligibility

Open to children involved in a child welfare case in the service area

Required documents

Call the agency for complete document information

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
609-292-7087

Voice

·

Main Phone

609-777-4496

Fax

·

Fax

Application process

Call to apply for services.

Fees

None

Service area

NJ

Helps children understand their legal rights and the court process, and keeps them informed as the case progresses through the child welfare system. Provides counsel, gives legal advice about the most realistic course of action to protect the child's safety and advance the child's wishes and interests, and helps the child participate fully in court hearings.