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Free Legal Advice Available at Project Self-Sufficiency



Free legal advice and limited legal representation is available at Project Self-Sufficiency for income-eligible area residents.  Private meetings with an attorney can be scheduled to discuss housing and landlord-tenant issues; public entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance and Social Security; bankruptcy and mortgage modifications; divorce and family law; or other issues.  Convenient daytime and evening appointments are available; some participants may be even eligible for free legal representation.  Individual consultations about a variety of legal concerns will be offered on Wednesday, August 21st, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; meetings to discuss topics related to family law will be offered on Thursdays, August 8th and 22nd, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  The sessions are free and open to area residents who meet income eligibility requirements; consultations are by appointment only.  To make an appointment for a legal consultation or to find out more about the other services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.  Legal consultations at Project Self-Sufficiency are made possible by funding from the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey and Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey, Inc.  Information about Project Self-Sufficiency is also available at www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
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