Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in New Jersey
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in New Jersey, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal help to low-income New Jerseyans. Its LSNJLAW Hotline is the place to apply: complete the online intake at lsnjlawhotline.org (about 5 to 7 minutes; an advocate contacts you within two business days), or call 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wait times may be long, and emergency matters may be handled the same day. Help is available in all languages and for the hearing-impaired. |
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| Who qualifies | The hotline serves low-income New Jersey residents with civil legal matters who are financially eligible. The page does not state an income limit. |
| Cases covered | The hotline handles civil legal matters. The page does not say which case types are accepted or declined. |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal aid | Legal Services of New Jersey's free LSNJLAW Hotline gives free legal advice, information and referrals to financially eligible low-income New Jersey residents in civil legal matters. Call 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or apply online (about 5-7 minutes; an advocate contacts you within two business days). Help is available in all languages and for people who are hearing-impaired. LSC lists five New Jersey grantees: Central Jersey Legal Services, Essex-Newark Legal Services Project, Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services and South Jersey Legal Services. LSC grantee list: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees |
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| Lawyer referral service | Lawyer referral in New Jersey is run by county bar associations. The New Jersey State Bar Association lists the county bar associations that provide lawyer referral services; select your county of residence and contact that county's service directly (the NJSBA asks people not to contact referral services outside their own county). The New Jersey Courts say they cannot recommend a lawyer but point to this list. NJ Courts child support self-help page also links this list: https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/child-support-custody |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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