Central Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.

Central Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.

Public Benefits

CJLS can help with denials, terminations, reductions, or suspension of public benefits. We can also help with issues of overpayment. 

Eligibility for services is determined on a case by case basis. CJLS can help with issues in these programs:

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance/Food Stamps)
  • GA (General Assistance)
  • Social Security
  • SSI/SSD (Social Security Disability)
  • Unemployment Insurance Benefits
  • EA (Emergency Assistance) and temporary housing/shelter placement
  • Medicaid/NJ Family Care

This page is a general explanation of our services. Eligibility for free legal services is determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the facts of your case, you may receive information and advice or we may agree to represent you in court.

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