Legal Assistance - Ocean County | South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)
215 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753
Eligibility
Open to low-income individuals who are financially eligible. Income must not exceed 300% above Federal Poverty level (250% for Sandy-related matters). Services are to senior citizens regardless of income. Cases must be a civil matter within program limits.
Required documents
Proof of income eligibility.
Hours
Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website
https://www.lsnj.org/sjls/Application process
Calls are answered by an automated service. A Legal Line attorney or paralegal will return calls for legal matters they can assist with. If eligible for services, advice or a referral to an attorney will be provided.
Fees
None.
Service area
Ocean County, NJ
Provides free legal services and counseling in civil matters to financially eligible low-income individuals. Assistance includes entitlements/public benefits, consumer advocacy, housing issues, family matters, domestic violence, senior citizens' rights, disaster issues, general legal questions, Medicaid, migrant farm-worker problems, utility disconnections, AIDS advocacy, and casino licenses.
What's Here
Providing organization
South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)
Offers free legal service/legal counseling in some civil matters to low-income people who are financially eligible. An intake staff member will obtain information about your income, family size, assets and the matter for which you are seeking help.