Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
@lsnwj.bsky.social
Equal access to justice for people who cannot afford an attorney, so all individuals have the legal support they
need to protect their essential needs and achieve self-sufficiency
need to protect their essential needs and achieve self-sufficiency
The govt. shutdown that began on October 1 has resulted in a lapse in federal funding for SNAP. USDA said November SNAP benefits may not be available on time for both new and existing cases. SNAP benefits loaded to EBT cards before Oct 31, should still be accessible for use. www.lsnwj.org/news-media
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The govt. shutdown that began on October 1 has resulted in a lapse in federal funding for SNAP. USDA said November SNAP benefits may not be available on time for both new and existing cases. SNAP benefits loaded to EBT cards before Oct 31, should still be accessible for use. www.lsnwj.org/news-media
Read our current newsletter on how the shutdown may affect your public entitlements: mailchi.mp/lsnj.org/ben...
October 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Read our current newsletter on how the shutdown may affect your public entitlements: mailchi.mp/lsnj.org/ben...
We seek to hire an attorney to head LSNWJ’s partnership with the Morris Family Justice Center. Learn more: www.lsnwj.org/employment
September 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We seek to hire an attorney to head LSNWJ’s partnership with the Morris Family Justice Center. Learn more: www.lsnwj.org/employment
Our legal pros work with Zufall Health medical pros to improve health outcomes of patients. Recently our Community Health Team Leader prevailed in getting an SSI award for someone with disabilities in recovery from substance abuse. Our client can care for self & family.
#LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
#LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
June 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Our legal pros work with Zufall Health medical pros to improve health outcomes of patients. Recently our Community Health Team Leader prevailed in getting an SSI award for someone with disabilities in recovery from substance abuse. Our client can care for self & family.
#LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
#LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
Our attorneys raise defenses of merit, get settlements to benefit both sides, help clients get resources or time to move. Preventing homelessness helps all. Our work makes justice manageable in this high volume court, gets litigants back to work, kids back to school. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
June 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Our attorneys raise defenses of merit, get settlements to benefit both sides, help clients get resources or time to move. Preventing homelessness helps all. Our work makes justice manageable in this high volume court, gets litigants back to work, kids back to school. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
Common scam: A letter pretends to be from a law firm representing an Estate, searching for someone with a similar name to the deceased as a beneficiary to split a hundred million dollars. If you get something like this, check it out with a helping person. #LegalAidMatters
May 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Common scam: A letter pretends to be from a law firm representing an Estate, searching for someone with a similar name to the deceased as a beneficiary to split a hundred million dollars. If you get something like this, check it out with a helping person. #LegalAidMatters
Veterans beware of "claims predators" who illegally charge hefty fees to file a claim for VA disability benefits. Work with accredited Veteran Service Officers/ Organizations to file VA disability claims. Find accredited VSOs: www.nj.gov/military/vet....
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May 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Veterans beware of "claims predators" who illegally charge hefty fees to file a claim for VA disability benefits. Work with accredited Veteran Service Officers/ Organizations to file VA disability claims. Find accredited VSOs: www.nj.gov/military/vet....
www.va.gov/ogc/apps/acc...
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www.va.gov/ogc/apps/acc...
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We represented in foreclosure. Client couldn't participate due to disabling depression. The mortgage payments were so low that it was unlikely any affordable housing could replace it. We found a relative to be guardian ad litem, & won claim for ERMA $ to pay arrears. Now retired, cl can pay monthly
April 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We represented in foreclosure. Client couldn't participate due to disabling depression. The mortgage payments were so low that it was unlikely any affordable housing could replace it. We found a relative to be guardian ad litem, & won claim for ERMA $ to pay arrears. Now retired, cl can pay monthly
You may be eligible for an Executive Pardon if you completed your sentence on a criminal conviction in NJ.
--3rd or 4th degree crime, certain 1st or 2nd degree crimes
AND
--10 years ago+ OR
--5 years ago+ and you are 60+
--5 years ago+ and you were 25 or younger
Office of Public Defender
--3rd or 4th degree crime, certain 1st or 2nd degree crimes
AND
--10 years ago+ OR
--5 years ago+ and you are 60+
--5 years ago+ and you were 25 or younger
Office of Public Defender
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You may be eligible for an Executive Pardon if you completed your sentence on a criminal conviction in NJ.
--3rd or 4th degree crime, certain 1st or 2nd degree crimes
AND
--10 years ago+ OR
--5 years ago+ and you are 60+
--5 years ago+ and you were 25 or younger
Office of Public Defender
--3rd or 4th degree crime, certain 1st or 2nd degree crimes
AND
--10 years ago+ OR
--5 years ago+ and you are 60+
--5 years ago+ and you were 25 or younger
Office of Public Defender