Pro Bono Legal Resources
PRO BONO Services: Pro bono is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good.” In modern usage, it refers to professional work done voluntarily and without payment, especially in fields like law, medicine, or consulting. This is an ongoing list of organizations in New Jersey that may have pro-bono legal services.
Monmouth Vicinage Court User Resource Center- court staff can give procedural guidance, but they cannot give legal advice. Ombudsman Monmouth County Courthouse: 732-358-8700 ext. 87260 [email protected]
List of Pro Bono Service Providers
PRO BONO Services: Pro bono is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good.” In modern usage, it refers to professional work done voluntarily and without payment, especially in fields like law, medicine, or consulting.
- Legal Services of New Jersey -888-576-5529
- South Jersey Legal Services 800-496-4570
- The Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County 732-556-8268
- Community Health Law Project 732- 380-1012
- Criminal Justice Advocacy Program / Arc of NJ 732-246-2525 x31
- Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (Serves Monmouth County) 973-622-6207
- Office of the Public Defender (Monmouth) 732-308-4320
- Office of the Public Defender – Office of Parental Representation 732-545-1530
- Office of the Public Defender – Office of Parental Representation (Appellate Section) : 973-877-1265
- Office of the Public Defender –Div. of Mental Health and Guardianship 732-869-2262
- Office of the Public Defender – Office of the Law Guardian (Monmouth County) 732-869-2268
- ProBonoNJ.org - operated by Legal Services of New Jersey for civil matters.
- Education Law Center 973-624-1815
- Monmouth County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 732-431-5544
- Rutgers University School of Law
- Rutgers Immigrant Justice Clinic 856 225-6568
- Seton Hall University School of Law Center for Social Justice 973-642-8700
Foreclosure Resources
NJHMFA Foreclosure Mediation: If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency connects you with free housing counselors to help you navigate court mediation and save your home.
National Pro Bono Resources
- LawHelp.org: This national directory allows you to find free legal aid programs in your specific state, access self-help guides (such as eviction and debt collection), and use interactive forms.
- ABA Free Legal Answers: Managed by the American Bar Association (ABA), this is an online pro bono program where qualifying low-income individuals can post civil legal questions and have volunteer attorneys provide answers for free.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC): LSC is the single largest funder of civil legal aid in the country. Their site features a nationwide directory to find LSC-funded legal aid organizations serving your local community.
- Military Pro Bono Project: This American Bar Association-managed program accepts referrals from military Judge Advocates and connects active-duty service members facing civil legal issues with volunteer attorneys.
- National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP): An independent, nonprofit organization that ensures veterans and their dependents receive the federal benefits they are entitled to. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Last Updated: 07/17/26