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VLJ’s mission is to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty. In 2024, VLJ’s work impacted nearly 4,500 people—including 1,661 children—and 665 volunteer attorneys donated $2.2 million in free civil legal services.

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Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Secures Landmark Appellate Victory Protecting Tenants from Eviction

Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is pleased to announce a significant win in the New Jersey Appellate Division, which issued a published opinion affirming the rights of tenants facing eviction for non-payment of rent. In the case of Fairkings Partners, LLC v. Essence L. Daniels, the Appellate Division upheld the trial court’s ruling, confirming a key interpretation of the Fair Eviction Notice Act’s “Stack Amendment” (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.16a).

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American College of Bankruptcy Foundation Continues Commitment to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice and Access to Justice with New Grant

Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services in New Jersey, is pleased to announce it will be receiving a $10,700 grant from the American College of Bankruptcy and the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation (ACBF). This latest grant marks another year of support from the ACBF for VLJ's Debt Relief Legal Program (DRLP), allowing the organization to continue addressing the complex financial challenges facing communities across the state.

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The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) Grants $75,000 to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

Newark, NJ – Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is proud to announce it has been awarded a generous $75,000 Empower New Jersey grant from the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) as part of its 2025 grantmaking program. This funding will significantly support VLJ’s mission to ensure access to justice for people experiencing poverty across New Jersey by investing directly in comprehensive, outcomes-focused civil legal services.

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