Legal

This section includes information on where to seek legal help and opportunities, learn about one’s rights, evictions cases, etc.

• LSNJLAW Hotline - by the non-profit Legal Services of NJ provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in New Jersey.

• OTLS - Newark Office of Tenant Legal Services for low-income tenants facing eviction by the City of Newark

• ENLS - Essex Newark Legal Services for low-income Essex County residents needing assistance with civil legal matters

Also, New Jersey Courts has information with reminders on What to Expect When Visiting a Courthouse, for any reason, including a list of prohibited items.

And the NJYRS web site has a section called Legal Overview with information on your legal rights, rights of siblings, attending court, requesting a copy of your file, knowing your legal guardian, disability and social security benefits, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), and immigration.