Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents across Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Specializing in ensuring equal access to justice, the firm stands out for its commitment to representing individuals who cannot afford private attorneys, particularly in cases involving housing stability, family safety, and consumer rights.
The organization adopts a client-centered and community-oriented approach, focusing on impactful services that address urgent legal needs—from preventing evictions and securing protection orders to assisting seniors and survivors of domestic violence. With a documented history of handling thousands of cases annually, NNJLS prioritizes vulnerable populations including tenants, seniors, veterans, immigrants, and households affected by poverty or crisis.
Services Offered
- Housing (landlord-tenant disputes, eviction defense, unsafe housing conditions)
- Family Law and Domestic Violence (protection orders, family legal matters)
- Public Benefits assistance
- Elder Justice (legal matters affecting senior citizens, future planning)
- Consumer Protection (deceptive lending, scams, fraud, identity theft, overwhelming debt)
- Federal Tax Issues
- Immigration legal services
- Education (IEPs and other school-related issues)
- Veterans’ legal assistance
- Expungement (clearing criminal records)
- Legal support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS
- Disaster Legal Assistance
- Community Education
- Self-Representation resources
Services are specifically tailored for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, with additional support through community outreach, educational events, and volunteer-driven initiatives aimed at strengthening access to justice throughout the region.
