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Welcome to Essex County Legal Aid Association

Essex County Legal Aid Association (“ECLAA”), founded in 1920, is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing free legal advice and/or representation on civil law matters to Essex County residents.


To qualify for our services, your household income must be within 250% of the federal poverty guidelines (proof of income must be provided) and you must live in Essex County.


We provide legal services regardless of immigration status and translators are available through our translation line.

IMPORTANT

WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW OFFICES LOCATED IN THE HALL OF RECORDS -  ROOM 204.    



 


We DO NOT provide assistance with criminal matters

Virtual Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

9:00 am to 3:00 pm


(Limited in-person appointments may be available on Mondays and Tuesdays)

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Weekend Hours

Evening Hours (Tuesday)

Weekend Hours

1st Saturday of the Month: Noon to 2:00 pm

3rd Sunday of the Month: Noon to 2:00 pm

How to Contact Us

Call Us

Online Intake

Online Intake

1-973-622-0063

Online Intake

Online Intake

Online Intake

The best way to contact us is to complete our online intake form and tell us about yourself and your legal emergency. Answer all questions as best as possible and provide proof of income. We will get back to you within 2 business days.  Click below.


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