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General Legal Resources

REMEMBER : Websites providing legal information are intended to supplement, not substitute for, professional advice. Please consult an attorney about your legal concerns.

Law Depot for Libraries - legal forms and documentsLaw Depot for Libraries : 'Lawyers can charge you hundreds of dollars per hour to assist you in creating documents. Why not save your money for actual legal advice and create the documents yourself? LawDepot™ is the leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal documents and templates - with over 10 years experience. We have drafted over one million contracts and have helped our clients save half a billion dollars in legal fees.' Hosted by Recorded Books.

Consumers' Guide to Legal Help on the Internet - 'This web page will help you find legal help from a lawyer or other source if you need to resolve a legal matter.' (American Bar Association; site includes advertisements)

Dictionary of Legal Terms - A searchable dictionary and encyclopedia of legal words and phrases, with links to additional and related information for each topic. (Cornell University; site includes advertisements)

Guide to Law Online - A comprehensive directory of law sites covering international, multinational, U.S. federal, and U.S. state & territorial laws (Law Library of Congress). See also Internet Law Guide (Rutgers University).


Find a Lawyer

Consumers' Guide to Legal Help on the Internet - 'This web page will help you find legal help from a lawyer or other source if you need to resolve a legal matter.' (American Bar Association; site includes advertisements)

Locating Lawyers - Briefly describes the different attorney directories and online state bar directories and how to use them to find background information on a lawyer; links included. (Article by law librarian Scott Russell. ©2007 LLRX.com, Law Library Resource Xchange; site includes advertisements)

Martindale® Lawyer Locator - Use this site to search for attorneys by location and type of practice, as well as by firm size, law school, languages spoken and other criteria. (LexisNexis/Reed Elsevier Inc.; site includes advertisements)

Middlesex County Bar Association - Professional association serving the Middlesex County legal community and general public. Includes county find a lawyer service and reduced-fee program. The New Jersey State Bar Association also offers an online lawyer directory (including free legal assistance to eligible military personnel) and lawyer referral service.

N.J. Legal Services Directory - LSNJ provides free help for low-income individuals and families with civil law problems. Site includes information on LSNJ's telephone hotline, 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). To find legal aid programs in other states, see LawHelp.org.


Law for Non-Lawyers

REMEMBER : Websites providing legal information are intended to supplement, not substitute for, professional advice. Please consult an attorney about your legal concerns.

Law Depot for Libraries - legal forms and documentsLaw Depot for Libraries : 'Lawyers can charge you hundreds of dollars per hour to assist you in creating documents. Why not save your money for actual legal advice and create the documents yourself? LawDepot™ is the leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal documents and templates - with over 10 years experience. We have drafted over one million contracts and have helped our clients save half a billion dollars in legal fees.' Hosted by Recorded Books.

ABA Legal Resources for the Public - Legal information designed for non-lawyers, including practical guides to legal issues such as real estate, auto/vehicle, finance, family law, workplace law, health care, personal injury, and technology law, plus estate planning & real estate FAQs, tax tips, and other topics. (American Bar Association; site includes advertisements)

Federal Jury Service : Information for Jurors video - Explains the two types of federal jury service, how citizens are summoned to jury service, necessary qualifications and more. (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts)

FindLaw Legal Forms - If you couldn't find the form you needed on our LAW DEPOT databases, FindLaw also offers a wide variety of legal forms, including state and federal court forms, business contracts, and many more (Thomson Reuters Corporation). See also FindLaw Legal Forms (N.J.) and LexisNexis® Free Legal Forms (requires free registration). [NOTE : There may be a charge for some forms.]

How to Research a Legal Problem : A Guide for Non-Lawyers - 'This guide is intended to help a person with a legal problem find legal rules that can resolve or prevent conflict.' (2009, American Association of Law Libraries)

Nolo Free Legal Information - Free articles on everyday legal topics, written in plain English. Now includes selected Nolo books which you can read online for free. (Nolo publishing company; site includes advertisements)

Representing Yourself In Court in N.J. - Forms, kits, and brochures for people who choose to represent themselves in a New Jersey court. (State of New Jersey)

Women's Law - Easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. Inclused state-specific legal information for domestic violence and information on getting help in your community, as well as direct email assistance. (Non-profit organization)

You and the Law in N.J. - Information for non-lawyers on a variety of legal issues and problems such as family law, landlord-tenant law, employment, immigration, and many others (Legal Services of N.J.). See also printable (PDF) legal guides (New Jersey State Bar Foundation).


New Jersey Law

REMEMBER : Websites providing legal information are intended to supplement, not substitute for, professional advice. Please consult an attorney about your legal concerns.

Law Depot for Libraries - legal forms and documentsLaw Depot for Libraries : 'Lawyers can charge you hundreds of dollars per hour to assist you in creating documents. Why not save your money for actual legal advice and create the documents yourself? LawDepot™ is the leading publisher of do-it-yourself legal documents and templates - with over 10 years experience. We have drafted over one million contracts and have helped our clients save half a billion dollars in legal fees.' Hosted by Recorded Books.

Consumers' Guide to Legal Help in New Jersey - Resources to help you find a lawyer for legal advice or representation, or to help you find legal information for representing yourself or learning about the law. (American Bar Association; site includes advertisements)

FindLaw Legal Forms (N.J.) - If you couldn't find the form you needed on our LAW DEPOT databases, Findlaw offers forms for N.J. Appellate, Civil, and Criminal courts. (Thomson Reuters Corporation). See also LexisNexis® Free Legal Forms (N.J.) (requires free registration). [NOTE : There may be a charge for some forms.]

Middlesex County Bar Association - Professional association serving the Middlesex County legal community and general public. Includes county find a lawyer service and reduced-fee program. The New Jersey State Bar Association also offers an online lawyer directory (including free legal assistance to eligible military personnel) and lawyer referral service.

Middlesex County Surrogate - 'In New Jersey, the person who passes on the validity of a will, gives the executor proof of his authority to administer the estate and sees to it that the executor handles the estate properly, is called the Surrogate.' The website provides information about wills, probate, estate taxes, and more. Use the left-hand menu to choose a topic.

N.J. Court Cases - 'A full-text archive of the Opinions of the New Jersey Courts, including the Supreme Court, from March, 1994 to date, the Superior Court Appellate Division and the Tax Court from September, 1995 to date.' (Rutgers)

N.J. Courts Online - Everything relating to courts in N.J., including staff directories, scheduling, rules, opinions, driving directions, information for jurors, and more. (State of New Jersey)

N.J. Labor Laws - Information on labor laws and programs for workers and employers in New Jersey. Covers unemployment, safety & health, disability, wages & hours, workers' comp, and more (N.J. Department of Labor & Workforce Development). See also Employment Law, Health & Safety links.

N.J. Law - A gateway site with links to everything relating to New Jersey laws which is currently accessible online, including the state Constitution, Statutes, Legislative Information, Court Rules, Court Decisions, Executive Orders, Regulations (Administrative Code), Administrative Decisions, Municipal and County Ordinances, Legal Newspapers, Law-Related Organizations, and more (Rutgers). See also N.J. Law Guide (Law Library of Congress).

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination - The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, credit and business contracts. This page explains your rights under state and related federal law (N.J. Division on Civil Rights).

N.J. Legal Services Directory - LSNJ provides free help for low-income individuals and families with civil law problems. Site includes information on LSNJ's telephone hotline.

N.J. Statutes - The most current official text of the laws of New Jersey. Browse by citation number, or search by keywords, phrases, or citation number (put citation number in quotes). (State of New Jersey)

Representing Yourself In Court - Forms, kits, and brochures for people who choose to represent themselves in a New Jersey court. (State of New Jersey)

You and the Law in N.J. - Information for non-lawyers on a variety of legal issues and problems such as family law, landlord-tenant law, employment, immigration, and many others. (Legal Services of N.J.)


United States Law

REMEMBER : Websites providing legal information are intended to supplement, not substitute for, professional advice. Please consult an attorney about your legal concerns.

Conversations on the Constitution - Encourages citizens to learn more about the U.S. Constitution, and offers an opportunity to explore and discuss how the Constitution defines our government's powers and our individual freedoms. This site may be slow to load and navigate (American Bar Association; site includes advertisements). See also First Amendment Center, below.

Employment Law Guide - 'This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers.' Provides information on laws relating to wages, benefits, safety and health, and nondiscrimination (U.S. Department of Labor). See also See also Employment Law, Health & Safety links.

The Federal Register (1994 to present) - The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents. Arranged by date. You can search the Federal Register using the FDsys Advanced Search page and selecting Federal Register from the list of Available Collections. (Government sites)

First Amendment Center audio - News, research, analysis, and resources related to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, press, and religion, and freedom to assemble and petition (Vanderbilt University).

State Law - Links to state governments, constitutions, legislatures, courts, etc., for all 50 states.Right-hand menu offers links on legal practice areas from administrative law to zoning & land use. (Social Law Library, a legal research institution in Boston, MA)

Supreme Court of the United States - Official website of the Supreme Court offers information about the court, documents, and recent & archived decisions. The Oyez Project audio provides access to more than 2000 hours of U.S. Supreme Court audio from October 1955 through the most recent release. Includes podcasts. You can search the site by keywords or browse justices, case issues, or case terms (Northwestern University). .

U.S. Code - The most current official text of the laws of the United States. Search by popular name (alphabetical), citation number (title and section), or use the search engine to search by keywords. (Cornell University; site includes advertisements)

U.S. Constitution (Annotated) - The full text of the Constitution, with historical background, commentary, and important court cases for each article, section, clause, and amendment. (Cornell University; site includes advertisements)

U.S. Courts - Official website for the U.S. federal court system, including the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and Bankruptcy Courts. Includes a court locator, news, FAQs, fees, forms & publications, and more.

U.S. Court Decisions - Covers U.S. Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District and Bankruptcy Courts, and Courts of Special Jurisdiction (Cornell University; site includes advertisements). U.S. Federal Court System & Decisions provides links to decisions of the various U.S. courts (Law Library of Congress). For older cases, see also full-text online archives of U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 1754 to 2005, and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal from 1950 to 2007 (Rutgers - Camden Law Library).

U.S. Regulations (CFR) - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) are the general and permanent rules of the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. You can search the Code of Federal Regulations using the Advanced Search page and selecting Code of Federal Regulations from the list of Available Collections.


International Law

REMEMBER : Websites providing legal information are intended to supplement, not substitute for, professional advice. Please consult an attorney about your legal concerns.

International and Foreign Governments - Links to the laws and treaties of foreign governments and international bodies (Rutgers). See also Foreign & International Law Guide (Cornell University).

JuriGlobe - A multilingual online data bank containing general information about the different legal systems in the world, the different official languages, and important international commercial conventions, as well as other multilateral commercial tools. Covers civil law, common law, Muslim law, customary law, and mixed systems. (University of Ottawa)

Multinational Law - More links to international and multinational government and legal information. (Law Library of Congress)

Nations of the World - An A to Z directory of legal information for all nations and associated jurisdictions. (Law Library of Congress)

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