Legal Resources
ACLU Know Your Rights
The American Civil Liberties Union provides a website that explains civil rights and how the organization can help.
Central Jersey Legal Services
A non-profit law firm that provides free legal help for low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.
New Brunswick
317 George Street, Suite 201
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 249-7600
Fax: (732) 249-7966
Consumer's Guide to the New Jersey Lemon Law
The New Jersey Lemon Law Unit assists consumers who are experiencing defects in their new car, used car or motorized wheelchair or scooter.
Findlaw
A comprehensive set of legal resources on the web for the lay person as well as the legal professional. The site has a Find a Lawyer section and also includes legal information by subject area. Search for laws, codes and cases. Forms and legal services are also available for a fee.
Landlord-Tenant Information Service
NJ Department of Community Affairs provides Landlord-Tenant Information forms and publications intended to assist both residential landlords and tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities. The principal publication is Truth in Renting: A guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey, which is available in both English and Spanish.
Law-Related Sites: New Jersey Legal Topics
Legal topics, provided by Legal Services of New Jersey
Law-Related Sites: U.S. Courts
A link to the federal courts and information about them.
Laws, Statutes, Legislation: U.S. Bills
Electronic version (for Bills from 1993+): Click on the link above.
Electronic version (for Bills from 1973+): Go to http://thomas.loc.gov/
Laws, Statutes, Legislation: U.S. Code
Print version: Reference 345.2 UNI
Electronic version: Click on link above.
Laws, Statutes, Legislation: U.S. Statutes at Large (Public Laws)
Print version: Reference 345.2 UNI (from 1976+)
Electronic version (for Laws from 1995+): Click on the link above.
Electronic version (for Laws from 1973+): Go to http://thomas.loc.gov/
Legal Services of New Jersey
LSNJ, an independent, non-profit organization, coordinates the statewide Legal Services system.
Legal Services of New Jersey
Explore legal topics, get legal help, learn about representing yourself, find publications and videos.
Legal Services of New Jersey
P.O. Box 1357
Edison, NJ 08818-1357
1-888-576-5529
Middlesex County Office
317 George Street, Suite 201
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2584
(732) 249-7600
Library of Congress Law Library
The Guide to Law Online, prepared by the Law Library of Congress Public Services Division, is an annotated guide to sources of information on US and international government and law available online.
Middlesex County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Middlesex County Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
255 East Ave. #305
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-828-0053 x100
Monday-Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Middlesex County Courthouse
Middlesex County Courthouse
56 Patterson Street
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903
(732) 519-3200
New Jersey Courts: Official Site of the NJ Judiciary
The link to the New Jersey Courts online. Find local courts, court closings and delayed openings, jury information, cases, legal forms, reference materials and much more.
New Jersey Courts: Opinions
Search for NJ Court decisions - full text available online from the Rutgers Law Library
- NJ Supreme Court Opinions: March 1994 to date
- Superior Court Appellate Division and Tax Court Opinions: September 1995 to date
New Jersey Legislature
Learn about the Legislature and legislative process, find your district and legislative members. Search bills, statutes and chapter laws. Read the NJ Constitution and other documents.
New Jersey Legislature: Legislative Histories
Legislative histories (1970-2013) available online from the NJ State Library.
New Jersey State Bar Association
The online home of the New Jersey State Bar Association offers resources for professionals, law students and the public.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation's mission is to educate the public about New Jersey law.
New Jersey State Library Law Library
New Jersey State Library
Law Library
185 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08625-0520
609-278-2640 x102
reflaw@njstatelib.org
New Jersey Taxpayer's Bill of Rights
From the New Jersey Division of Taxation
Your right to fair and equitable treatment under New Jersey law is guaranteed by the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, which states your responsibilities and rights with respect to New Jersey Division of Taxation procedures for refunds, collections and appeals. The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights ensures that the information and assistance you need to understand and meet your State tax obligations is available.
NJ Law Librarians Association Internet Resources
Legal resources available online from the New Jersey Law Librarians Association.
NJ Office of the Attorney General
Information from the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General.
Regulations: New Jersey Register (N.J.R.)
Electronic version (July 1995+). Click on NJ Register in the menu on the left.
Regulations: U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Electronic version: Click on the link above.
Rutgers Law Library - Camden
Rutgers Law Library - Camden
217 N. Fifth St.
Camden, NJ 08102
856-225-6375
lawlib@camden.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Law Library - Newark
Rutgers Law Library - Newark
123 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07102-3094
973-353-5676
Self Help Publications from Legal Services of New Jersey
This site offers an excellent series of publications for lay persons. Some are available in both English and Spanish. Consider printing out these publications and adding them to your collection.
United States Courts
Find out about federal courts, judges and judgeships, services and forms, records, statistics and rules.