One With The Community
Since 1966, ENLS has been the principal source in Essex County for low-income people in need of free legal assistance on civil law matters.
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Our mission is to deliver effective legal assistance on the most critical issues affecting Essex-County's low income residents and in a manner that advances client and community empowerment.
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To carry out its mission, ENLS is divided into units staffed by specialists. The units are Housing, Government Benefits, Healthcare Access, Consumer, and Family.
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Located in downtown Newark, its offices are mass transit and handicap accessible. Staff includes French, French-Creole, Portuguese and Spanish language speakers and language line is also used.
Our Work
The types of cases that most often affect Essex County low-income residents, include:
Special Projects
Contact
ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES
5 Commerce Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102