When you have a legal problem, advice from a lawyer helps.
When your legal problem becomes a case in court, having a lawyer helps.
Many people cannot afford lawyers.
People with access to lawyers have better access to justice.
Legal Services organizations provide lawyers, advice and legal information, and representation for people with limited income.
At Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, our priority is equal access to justice, to protect our clients' basic needs:
We offer free legal help to eligible people.
LSNWJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity, in the delivery of services.
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