VLJ`s rental program is designed for New Jersey residents who face eviction from a home or rented property and/or who live in illegal or unsafe living conditions. For more information, click HERE.To verify eligibility and request services, call VLJ at (973) 943-4754. It takes about 15 minutes and you may be asked to submit documents for review. You can also apply online HERE and will hear from a representative within 1-3 business days. Case restrictions: Applicants must reside in Essex County or have a case heard in Essex. We will only consider accepting referral cases if there are no private lawyers willing to accept the case. Two out of three lawyers whose names have been disclosed to the client by a discharge committee or fee reduction committee must have dismissed the case. Success fee cases are not accepted by the program for transfer. There must be sufficient time in the situation of the eligible client to allow for referral to a private lawyer. the seriousness of the problem and the consequences for the applicant in the event of refusal of assistance; the availability of free legal assistance for the particular legal issue for which support is requested; and the amount of programme resources required to provide support in relation to total available resources.
VLJ`s New Jersey Trafficking Legal Assistance Program provides victims of human trafficking with legal services in the form of counseling, brief services, and comprehensive legal representation. American society promises equal justice for all. For those living in poverty, this obligation is still not met. In New Jersey, every year, one in three people living in poverty has at least one civil law problem that requires the help of a lawyer. Only a sixth will be able to obtain such legal assistance. You can change that. Join us and help us make a difference. Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) provides comprehensive legal services to adults, children, and economically disadvantaged families in New Jersey through the services of volunteer volunteers.
Volunteering is available in a variety of areas of civil law, ranging from legal clinics limited to a few hours to full representation. PROBONONJ is managed by Legal Services of New Jersey as a public service to expand and support civil legal assistance for the underprivileged in New Jersey. This website connects volunteers, organizations providing legal assistance, and ultimately clients themselves by offering coordination, support, resources, and other forms of assistance. Visit LSNJ.org to learn more about legal services. VLJ welcomes volunteers from all regions of New Jersey and with all levels of legal expertise. VLJ understands the immense demands placed on a lawyer`s time and has developed a range of pro bono programs to meet the interests and time constraints of our volunteers. VLJ is excited to start its new year by honoring Diane Russini as Volunteer of the Month. Diane has accomplished VLJ`s mission of “taking cases and changing lives” by serving as a constant volunteer and supporter of VLJ`s debt relief program. These are unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are experiencing poverty for the first time and those who have been financially unstable may find themselves in a worse situation. However, throughout the pandemic, Diane has been committed to helping clients overcome these challenges by volunteering at VLJ`s Debt Relief Clinic.
We are privileged to have the participation of over 150 private lawyers who help us provide legal services to low-income individuals through our pro bono program. The pro bono lawyer chooses the types of cases for which he is available to represent in his own offices. We check potential customers for financial suitability and the nature of the deal before making a transfer. Alternatively, some volunteers come to our offices to give advice or help with admission. In addition, we offer malpractice coverage in addition to private lawyer coverage. If you are retired and do not have malpractice insurance, our insurance covers the work you do for us. Registration fees are waived for cases handled through our volunteer program. We may be able to assist you with expert fees and other significant litigation costs. Until you sign a prior agreement with a VLJ lawyer, you are responsible for meeting all deadlines in your legal matter. VLJ`s advocacy program represents eligible parents and guardians of children who have been denied special education services to which they are entitled, represents children who are bullied or bullied at school, or represents children facing discipline issues. To learn more about your rights, the following legal seminars are offered by VLJ. All that is needed is a device and a Wi-Fi connection.
If you have been a victim of human trafficking and need legal assistance, you can seek services from VLJ by calling (973) 645-1955. It takes about 15 minutes and you may be asked to submit documents for review. You can also apply online HERE and will hear from a representative within 1-3 business days. If you identify yourself as one or more of the following, you should contact VLJ immediately to see if we can help you with your legal issues.