Legal Assistance - Passaic County | Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

100 Hamilton Plz, Ste 200, Box 3, Paterson, NJ 07505

Eligibility

Low-income individuals in the service area. Income must fall within 250% of Federal Poverty level (250% for Sandy-related matters). Call for more information.

Required documents

Proof of income eligibility.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

973-523-2900

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Applicants must meet with the Intake Officer for assistance. Call to schedule an appointment.

Fees

English, additional languages

Service area

Passaic County, NJ

Provides free legal services and legal counseling to low-income individuals. Assists with consumer rights and debt cancellation, domestic violence and sexual assault, education, elder justice, expungements (Clearing Your Record), family and relationships, federal taxes, HIV/AIDS (rya white project), housing, immigration, public benefits, seniors, and veterans.

What's Here

Labor and Employment Law Criminal Record Expungement Assistance Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance Legal Representation Eviction Prevention Assistance General Legal Aid Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance Welfare Rights Assistance General Benefits and Services Assistance Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services Bankruptcy Assistance Discrimination Assistance Divorce Assistance Housing Complaints Elder Law Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

Providing organization

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Offers free legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters to underserved individuals and families experiencing poverty. Works to increase the public’s knowledge of their rights and responsibilities through community legal education.