VLJ’s mission is to improve the lives of economically-disadvantaged adults, children, and families in New Jersey by empowering them with tools, advice, and pro bono representation with the goal of securing fair and equal treatment within the legal system.

Services include: 

• Newark Legal Advice and Resources Clinic for Consumers
• Divorce Clinic
• Disaster Legal Response Program
• ReLeSe Program
• Military Personnel/Veterans Legal Assistance Project (MLAP)
• Free legal assistance also available in areas of family law, wills and estates, probate, adult guardianship, bankruptcy, and education/special education 

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Disaster Financial Assistance / Referrals Housing / Shelter Military / Veteran Services Rental / Security Deposit Supportive Housing Community Volunteer Opportunities Family & Support Services Divorce & Co-Parenting Family Support Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Custody / Marital Guardianship Immigration Services Legal Assistance
Health Services	Crisis / Safety Child Abuse / Neglect Domestic Violence Trafficking
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 05/28/24