Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County, Inc.
PO Box 86, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
2407 Route 66, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
(732) 869-5619

The Legal Aid Society provides appropriate pro bono representation to indigent Monmouth County residents who meet our eligibility guidelines.

The Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County, Inc. has a part-time Director who is a NJ attorney. After completing an application, clients are interviewed. If there is an agency available to resolve their type of case, they are referred to that agency. If the problem requires litigation and the client meets the financial eligibility guidelines and the case requirements, the Director finds an attorney who will represent the client on a pro bono basis.

The Legal Aid Society represents only residents of Monmouth County, NJ who have cases in Monmouth County.

Contact: Geoffrey M. Greenberg, Executive Director

Days/Hours: By Appointment

Area Served: Monmouth County

Services Provided: Referral to attorneys for legal representation in civil cases.

Method of Application: Phone for appointment (732) 869-5619 and application form.

Eligibility Requirements: Yes. Inability of county resident to obtain needed legal assistance because of financial distress.

Fees: None

Handicapped Access: Yes

Transportation Provided: No

Languages Spoken: English

Types of Cases Considered:

Civil cases with a trial location in Monmouth County where the value of the case exceeds $1,000 and the client is the defendant.

Bankruptcy - If Conflict of Interest From Ocean Monmouth Legal Services.

Landlord/Tenant - If Conflict of Interest From Ocean Monmouth Legal Services.

Divorce

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Excludes criminal, police matters and plaintiff suits for recovery of monies on which contingent representation would be available.