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Events
Jan 30, 2025Know Your Rights in Special Education—Programs, 10-11 a.m.

This in-person Special Education series at the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road, Wayne NJ, will be led by NNJLS attorney Erin Berman. Three sessions on 1/16, 1/23, and 1/30 will cover referral and evaluation, eligibility, and programs.

Jan 23, 2025Know Your Rights in Special Education—Eligibility, 10-11 a.m.

This in-person Special Education series at the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road, Wayne NJ, will be led by NNJLS attorney Erin Berman. Three sessions on 1/16, 1/23, and 1/30 will cover referral and evaluation, eligibility, and programs.

Jan 16, 2025Know Your Rights in Special Education—Referral and Evaluation, 10-11 a.m.

This in-person Special Education series at the Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Road, Wayne NJ, will be led by NNJLS attorney Erin Berman. Three sessions on 1/16, 1/23, and 1/30 will cover referral and evaluation, eligibility, and programs.

Dec 24, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. - noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Dec 18, 2024Landlord Tenant Informational Webinar 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational seminar to assist self-represented litigants with landlord tenant court processes. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Dec 12, 2024Divorce Process Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for a divorce application. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Dec 10, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. - noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Nov 27, 2024Post-Divorce Motions Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing a post-divorce motion. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Nov 26, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. - noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Nov 20, 2024Landlord Tenant Informational Webinar 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational seminar to assist self-represented litigants with landlord tenant court processes. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Nov 14, 2024Divorce Process Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for a divorce application. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Nov 12, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. - noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 23, 2024Post-Divorce Motions Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing a post-divorce motion. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 22, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. - noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 16, 2024Landlord Tenant Informational Webinar 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational seminar to assist self-represented litigants with landlord tenant court processes. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 10, 2024Divorce Process Informational Webinar 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic Vicinage will present an informational webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for a divorce application. This is an informational seminar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 8, 2024Expungements Informational Webinar 10 a.m. – Noon

Staff from Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) and the Passaic and Hudson Vicinages will present a webinar to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for an expungement application. This is an informational webinar only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. Registration is required.

Oct 3, 2024Family Division Community Informational Fair Noon – 3 p.m.

LSNJ will participate in the Essex County Family Division’s information fair to connect self-represented litigants with family court staff and resources. Family division and ombudsman office staff will provide information in several family division areas, including divorce, domestic violence and juvenile matters. Court materials and forms will be available.

Apr 16, 2024Expungement Seminar April 16, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Staff from Central Jersey Legal Services (CJLS) and Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) and the Union Vicinage Office of the Ombudsman will share information about the types of records that can be expunged and how to file for expungement. This is an in-person informational seminar at the Elizabeth Public Library on 11 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. The seminar is free, but registration by April 2 is required.

Apr 4, 2024LSNJ Job Fair

Legal Services in New Jersey is hiring attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and more for positions throughout the statewide system of Legal Services organizations. Thursday April 4, 3:00 to 6:00 PM at 100 Metroplex, Edison, NJ

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WARNING! We have learned that the name Legal Aid or Legal Services has been used by scammers trying to convince people to wire money. The caller states that your child or grandchild is in jail and they need you to send money. This scam has been making the rounds for years and you should not fall for it. If you ever want to confirm whether someone from Legal Services has called you, call us directly to ask if someone tried to reach you. Here is a list of Legal Services offices and phone numbers.