Central Jersey Legal Services

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Family Law Attorney

3.6(64 Google reviews)

198 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States

Information last updated October 8, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Civil Litigation Family Law

About Central Jersey Legal Services

Central Jersey Legal Services (CJLS) is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents across Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties. The firm helps individuals facing life-changing situations such as domestic violence, unlawful eviction, or the loss of health benefits, using the law to ensure that systems meant to help struggling families are working and accessible. CJLS traces its origins to The Legal Aid Society of Mercer County, founded in 1948. In 2003, it merged with Middlesex County Legal Services Corp (founded 1966) and Union County Legal Services Corp (founded 1967) to form Central Jersey Legal Services, continuing a mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all New Jerseyans. CJLS handles a variety of civil matters, including housing problems like eviction and landlord/tenant issues, family law matters such as divorce and child custody, and consumer issues including bankruptcy and debt collection. The firm also assists clients with access to health care, public benefits, and legal matters for senior citizens, as well as domestic violence restraining orders and criminal record expungements. To qualify for free services, applicants must meet specific income and residency guidelines. Services are provided in clients' preferred languages through bilingual staff or telephone interpreters.

From the firm’s website

Services listed: Housing Problems, Family Matters, Consumer Issues, Access To Health Care, Public Benefits, Senior Citizens, Domestic violence restraining orders, criminal record expungements
Founded: 1948
Fees: Central Jersey Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals who meet specific income and residency guidelines.
Offices: 317 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901
313 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
60 Prince Street Elizabeth, NJ 07208
198 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608

Source: centraljerseylegalservices.org · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Highlights

Appointment requiredAppointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Central Jersey Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central Jersey Legal Services located?+

Central Jersey Legal Services is located at 198 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Central Jersey Legal Services handle?+

Central Jersey Legal Services handles Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Central Jersey Legal Services?+

Call Central Jersey Legal Services at +1 609-695-6249 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Central Jersey Legal Services well rated?+

Central Jersey Legal Services has a 3.6-star rating based on 64 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Lady On The Beat· via Google
Very helpful will definitely use their services again. Kimberly Burke was my attorney and she was on top of everything from start to finish.
2 years ago
JuanKa Jimenez· via Google
If I could give them ZERO stars, I would. Starting with the secretary and her diarrhea face, who was so unprofessional and unpleasant. Later to tell me that they couldn't help me because they were "so busy", even though there was nobody in the waiting room and all they were doing was staring into space. All they could tell me was, "we will give you a call later" and I am still waiting for the call, 2 days later. Complete BS!
7 years ago
Madrie Sukhraj· via Google
I will never forget Leslie and her staff. Leslie stood by me throughout my case the staff was kind respectful cordial. I don't have enough words of gratitude. Thank you all🙏🏼
3 years ago
Delilah Labarr· via Google
If I could give 0 I would! If anyone has a family matter or case. DO NOT BOTHER CALLING! It's a waste of your time. They will not help you! They tell you they have 1 PARALEGAL WHO IS NASTY RUDE!
a year ago
MOSES NETERU· via Google
When YOURE IN A BIND AND NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, THATS DEFINETLY THE PLACE NO QUESTION ABOUT IT ☆☆☆☆ THE WHOLE STAFF IS AWESOME & HELPFUL , TELL EM MOSES SENT YOU🫡😇🫡😇🫡😇💯💯💯👍👍👍
11 months ago
Alyssa Borrero· via Google
I have legal issues with my landlord and needed their help to represent me in court. The paralegal gave better advice than the actual attorney and than she said I can only give you advice. What's the point of them being here if they never represent you. I see now why man tenants get evicted and never get help. They are pointless.
2 years ago
Gayle Gentry· via Google
I called for an issue with the state. I had to struggle to finish the sentence without being talked over. More than once I had to say can I finish my sentence. Not very professional. She stated she wanted to know facts. But facts didn't include my hospitalization, not being able to get an advocate for almost 2 years, being sent home from the hospital with an additional diagnosis then you went in for. I was accused of ignoring communication when I was sick and hospitalized. Then they started saying how inundated with paperwork and how busy the state workers are. So the person I'm calling for help is defending the people I'm having trouble with. ZERO STARS
2 years ago
Veronica Fecak· via Google
What an experience I had with getting legal advice for my godparents. Our contact Yessica Espina was amazing, professional and responded quickly. I don't know what we would have done without her expertise. We can't thank her enough for her help.
a month ago

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