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Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Information

Christine Ziomek
P.O. Box 32040
Phone: 201-796-7788
URL: http://www.volunteerlawyersnj.org
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) provides comprehensive legal services to economically-disadvantaged adults, children, and families in New Jersey to ensure fair and equal treatment within the legal system. Programs include free legal counsel and advice, educational seminars on various legal matters, and direct representation for at-risk individuals facing critical civil legal issues. Established in 2001, VLJ has grown from a grass roots effort of 30 volunteer attorneys in Essex County to a state-wide 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with six staff attorneys and more than 1,500 volunteer attorneys providing free legal services to thousands of clients each year.

Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Press Release -

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JAN

Record-Breaking Numbers During the 5th Fugitive Safe Surrender New Jersey Reflect Clear Need for Programming for Ex-Offenders
Resolving Outstanding Warrants for Non-Violent Offenders Can Afford a New Lease on Life.
January 15, 2014

09
NOV

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Continues Its Free Legal Aid Clinics in Moonachie for N.J. Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Clinics Part of VLJ's Disaster Legal Response Program; A Year Later, Many Residents Still Struggling With Legal Issues.
November 09, 2013

06
NOV

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Continues Its Free Legal Aid Clinics in Monmouth and Ocean Counties for N.J. Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Clinics Part of VLJ's Disaster Legal Response Program.
November 06, 2013

26
OCT

A Year Later: Victims of Sandy Still Struggling with Legal Issues Stemming from Superstorm's Arrival in N.J.
Newark-Based Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Providing Critical Pro Bono Legal Aid to Storm Victims Around the State.
October 26, 2013

20
SEP

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice to Hold Free Legal Aid Clinic in Atlantic City for N.J. Victims of Superstorm Sandy
Deadline for Submitting Claims Rapidly Approaching.
September 20, 2013

14
AUG

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names Adam Budesheim, Esq. as its "Volunteer Attorney of the Month"
McCarter & English Associate Instrumental in Success of VLJ's Disaster Legal Response Program.
August 14, 2013

24
OCT

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice to Honor Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster, Miles Berger, and Daniel Frischberg, Esq. at Its 8th Annual Gala
Event Raises Critical Funds for VLJ's Free Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals in N.J.
October 24, 2012

18
OCT

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Partners with Victoria Foundation to Improve the Lives of Low-Income Residents of Newark
Victoria Provides $15,000 Matching Grant; VLJ Quickly Meets Challenge Through Generosity of Gibbons Law Firm and its Board of Trustees.
October 18, 2012

03
JUL

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Welcomes Five Summer Interns from Rutgers and Seton Hall Law Schools
Newark, N.J.-based Non-Profit Maintains Close Partnership with Top Area Law Schools.
July 03, 2012

23
JUN

Angelo Genova, Esq. and His Law Firm Win "Hobby's For Justice" Sandwich Battle, Raising Funds for Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Good-Natured Rivalry Between Two Generations of Genovas Waged in the World of Deli Meats; Most Successful Year Yet for Fundraiser.
June 23, 2012

24
May

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Appoints Five New Members to Its Board of Trustees
Newark, N.J. Not-for-Profit Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to Thousands of Low-Income Individuals Annually.
May 24, 2012

11
May

Rosamond Murphy Honored by Essex County Bar Association With Achievement Awards, Citing Their Professional Excellence and Pro Bono Work Through VLJ
Rosamond Received Bernard J. Kuttner Pro Bono Service Achievement Award; Murphy Received Family Law Attorney Achievement Award.
May 11, 2012

25
APR

Jessica S. Henry, Esq. Named Chair of Volunteer Lawyers for Justice's Newark Reentry Legal Services
Montclair, N.J. Resident is Associate Professor in Justice Studies at Montclair State University.
April 25, 2012

17
FEB

Even Valentine's Day Does Not Halt Divorce Proceedings at Essex County Family Courthouse in Newark, N.J
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Aids Six Clients in Finalizing Divorces Today at Default Hearing
February 17, 2012

07
FEB

VLJ Names Kala Jodhan, Esq. as its "January 2012 Pro Bono Attorney of the Month"
Jersey City Resident Provides Critical Legal Assistance to Clients of VLJ's Bankruptcy and Consumer Law Clinics.
February 07, 2012

29
NOV

VLJ's Gina DeVito, Esq. Provides Attorney Training for Merck's Pro Bono Program Aiding Displaced Veterans Affiliated with Community Hope Non-Profit
Sought-After Speaker is Managing Attorney of VLJ's Newark Reentry Legal Services.
November 29, 2011

23
NOV

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names Patton Boggs LLP as its "October 2011 Pro Bono Law Firm"
With Help of Volunteer Attorneys, Non-Profit Provides Access to Equal Justice Within Legal System to Low-Income Individuals in N.J.
November 23, 2011

19
NOV

City of Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker Issues Proclamation Honoring Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Newark-Based Non-Profit Ensures Equal Justice for All with its Pro Bono Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals.
November 19, 2011

17
NOV

VLJ to Present Pro Bono Awards to AT&T and The Hon. Julien X. Neals at its 7th Annual Gala
Event Raises Critical Funds for VLJ's Comprehensive Legal Services for Low-Income Individuals in N.J.
November 17, 2011

12
OCT

VLJ's ReLeSe Names Stephanie Platzman-Diamant, Esq. and Elina Slavin, Esq. as its "September Pro Bono Attorneys of the Month"
Attorneys are Associates with McCarter & English, a Long-Time Supporter of VLJ's ReLeSe Program
October 12, 2011

20
AUG

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names Benjamin Zilbergeld as its "August Pro Bono Attorney of the Month"
Attorney of Gregory & Reed, LLC Aids Clients Dealing with Heavy Debt at VLJ's Newark Legal Advice and Resource Clinic for Consumers.
August 20, 2011

17
AUG

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names Elitza Meyer, Esq. as Event Committee Chair for its "7th Annual Arts & Eats for Justice Gala"
Event Raises Funds for VLJ's Pro Bono Legal Services to Low-Income Individuals in N.J.
August 17, 2011

21
JUN

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names John Rue, Esq. as its "June Pro Bono Attorney of the Month"
With Help of Volunteer Attorneys, Non-Profit Provides Access to Equal Justice Within Legal System to Low-Income Individuals in N.J.
June 21, 2011

24
MAR

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Names Urban League of Essex County an Official Referral Partner for its Newark Reentry Legal Services
VLJ's ReLeSe Assists Low-Income Essex County Residents with Criminal Records in Addressing Obstacles to Successful Community Reintegration.
March 24, 2011

12
MAR

David Bershad Donates $50,000 to Volunteer Lawyers for Justice's Newark Reentry Legal Services
VLJ's ReLeSe Focuses on Successful Community Reintegration for Low-Income Essex County Residents With Criminal Records.
March 12, 2011

05
MAR

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Receives $60,000 Grant from The Fund for New Jersey
Grant Earmarked for Comprehensive Study of VLJ's Newark Reentry Legal Services Program (ReLeSe) in Effort to Replicate Program.
March 05, 2011

18
FEB

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Appoints Five New Members to its Board of Trustees
During Last Decade, Newark, N.J.-Based Non-Profit Has Provided Comprehensive Pro Bono Legal Services to Economically-Disadvantaged Individuals.
February 18, 2011

15
FEB

Lowenstein Sandler PC Joins Merck & Co., Inc. in Providing Pro Bono Legal Services to Clients of VLJ's Bankruptcy Program
Effort Aids Low-Income Individuals with Chapter 7 Bankruptcies.
February 15, 2011

14
DEC

VLJ's Newark Reentry Legal Services Names Daniel P. D'Alessandro, Esq. As Its "November 2010 ReLeSe Pro Bono Attorney Of The Month"
McCarter & English Attorney Provides Critical Legal Counsel to Clients of Non-Profit.
December 14, 2010

16
NOV

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice "10th Anniversary Arts & Eats for Justice Gala" Draws New Jersey Notables
Event Raises Funds For VLJ's Pro Bono Legal Services to Economically-Disadvantaged Individuals.
November 16, 2010

09
NOV

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice's Karen Sacks, Esq. Named as Finalist in 7th Annual Stevie(R) Awards for Women in Business
Under Her Leadership, VLJ Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to Thousands of Economically-Disadvantaged Clients in NJ Each Year.
November 09, 2010

05
OCT

VLJ Celebrates Decade of Service and New Jersey's "Champions of Change" at "Arts & Eats for Justice Gala" on Nov. 9
Proceeds Earmarked for VLJ's Pro Bono Legal Services to Economically-Disadvantaged Individuals.
October 05, 2010

10
SEP

City of Newark Teams Up With Volunteer Lawyers for Justice to Expand Expungement Services for Essex County Residents With Criminal Records
New Laws Cut Waiting Periods and Increase Range of Expungeable Offenses; VLJ Provides Pro Bono Legal Services.
September 10, 2010

03
SEP

Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Approved As Accredited Continuing Legal Education Provider
VLJ'S Courses Will Focus on Hot Button Legal Issues Including Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, and Family Law.
September 03, 2010

25
AUG

Nov. 9: Volunteer Lawyers For Justice Will Host "Arts & Eats For Justice Gala"
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice will host its "Arts & Eats for Justice Gala" on Nov. 9, 2010 at the Montclair Art Museum to honor NJ's "Champions of Change.
August 25, 2010