Middlesex Pro-Bono Resources: Where to Find Legal Aid in New Brunswick & Edison

Important: This page is a public-resource directory, not legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For official court information, use njcourts.gov.

If you live in New Brunswick (Middlesex County seat), Edison, or nearby towns like Woodbridge, Piscataway, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Perth Amboy, you have several reliable places to find free or low-cost legal help for family-law related issues, including divorce questions, custody, support, and domestic violence protections.

345Divorce is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice or courtroom representation. If you need an attorney, use the resources below. If you need help organizing your paperwork or reaching a workable agreement through mediation structure, call/text 201-205-3201.

Fastest route (most people): Start with the LSNJLAW Hotline

Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates free civil legal help statewide for qualifying low-income residents. You can apply online or call the hotline for advice, referrals, and possible representation through a regional program.

Phone: 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529)
Online intake: LSNJLAW hotline web application

LSNJLAW: Call the Hotline LSNJLAW: Online Intake LSNJ Main Site

Government “finder” page (official): Legal Aid Near You

New Jersey’s official “basic needs” portal lists statewide legal aid services and how to apply. This is a helpful backup when you’re not sure which program covers your issue.

NJ.gov: Find Legal Aid NJ Courts: Self-Help Center

If you need an attorney: call the hotline first. If you need clean documents: call us.

Call/text 201-205-3201 for document preparation & mediation structure support.

Local directory: New Brunswick & Edison-area legal help

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) — Statewide intake for free civil legal help

Best “first call” for pro bono eligibility screening, advice, and referrals statewide. Serves Middlesex County residents through the statewide system and regional programs.

Hotline: 1-888-576-5529
Website: LSNJ / LSNJLAW

Call the Hotline Online Intake Regional Legal Services Offices

Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA) — Lawyer Referral Service (New Brunswick)

If you don’t qualify for legal aid, a bar association referral service can connect you with a private attorney for a consultation. (Referral services are not always free; confirm the terms before you schedule.)

Website: MCBA Lawyer Referral Service

MCBA Lawyer Referral MCBA “Find a Lawyer”

NJ Courts — Self-Help & Family Division Resources (official)

If you are handling parts of your case without an attorney, start with NJ Courts’ official self-help pages and forms. These pages explain processes and provide court-approved forms and instructions.

NJ Courts: Divorce Self-Help NJ Courts: Forms NJ Courts: Domestic Violence NJ Courts: JEDS (Submit Documents Online)

Rutgers Law School Clinics (Newark/Camden) — clinical programs (check eligibility)

Rutgers Law operates clinics that may provide representation in certain matters (availability and eligibility vary). Start with Rutgers’ clinics directory and contact the clinic relevant to your issue.

Rutgers Law Clinics (Directory) Rutgers Domestic Violence Clinic (Info)

Tip: When you call any legal aid program, have these ready: court papers, basic income info, household size, and a short timeline of what happened. It speeds up screening and helps you get routed correctly.

FAQs: Finding free or low-cost legal help in Middlesex County

1) What’s the fastest way to find out if I qualify for pro bono help?

Start with the LSNJLAW Hotline (1-888-576-5529) or apply online. They screen for eligibility and route you to the right program.

2) I’m in Edison. Do I still call the same hotline?

Yes—LSNJ’s statewide intake is designed to screen residents across New Jersey, including Edison and all of Middlesex County.

3) What if I make too much for legal aid?

Use the Middlesex County Bar Association referral resources to find private counsel, and ask about consultation costs up front.

4) Can NJ Courts tell me what to do?

Court staff can provide general procedural information, and NJ Courts’ self-help pages provide official forms and instructions, but they cannot provide legal advice. Start at NJ Courts Self-Help.

5) What should I have ready before calling legal aid?

Basic income documentation, your household size, and any court papers. Prepare a short timeline of events and your immediate goal (e.g., “divorce filing,” “custody,” “support,” “restraining order”).

6) Are you a law firm? Can you replace legal aid?

No. 345Divorce is not a law firm. If you need legal advice or representation, use the resources on this page. If you need help organizing documents or structuring mediation to reach an agreement, call/text 201-205-3201.

Legal help is about getting routed correctly. Start with the hotline, then follow the path.

For divorce document preparation (not legal advice), call/text 201-205-3201.

Pro-Bono Resources New Brunswick and Edison, New Jersey