Lawyer Referral Service
Online Request Form
The MCBA Lawyer Referral Service is offered as a public service to members of the public involved in legal actions situated in Morris and Sussex counties. The Lawyer Referral Service does not have lawyers on staff, and thus cannot answer legal questions. What we offer are referrals to lawyers with knowledge in various legal areas, including, but not limited to:
Administrative Law, DMV Bankruptcy
Civil Rights/Discrimination Law Consumer Law
Corporate, Business, Commercial Criminal, Juvenile
Criminal Law Elder Law, Guardianship
Estate, Wills Family Law
Immigration Insurance Law
Legal Malpractice Landlord, Tenant
Medical Malpractice Municipal Court
Negligence, Product Liability Personal Injury
Real Estate Workers' Compensation: State, Federal
Zoning
After you fill out the below form and submit it, you will receive an email from our office within 1-2 business days. If we have a lawyer to refer to you in your area of interest, we will email you that lawyer's contact information. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE LAWYER'S OFFICE - THE LAWYER WILL NOT REACH OUT TO YOU TO MAKE FIRST CONTACT. If we do not have a lawyer in the program who meets your needs, we will let you know. All lawyers in the program may charge a maximum fee of $50 for the first half-hour's consultation. If the lawyer chooses to charge the consultation fee, it is to cover the conference and advice only and does not include the preparation of letters and/or legal papers. Please note that beyond the first half-hour's consultation, the lawyer’s normal rates apply should you choose to retain the lawyer's services.
Self-Represented Information
If you believe the money owed to you is $5,000 or less, consider filing a claim in Small Claims Court. Because procedures in Small Claims are simpler than in other courts, a person can file and present their case relatively quickly and inexpensively, and often without a lawyer. Get more information here for matters not involving motor vehicles. For small claims matters involving motor vehicles, get more information here.
If you believe the money owed to you is more than $5,000, but less than $20,000, you can file your matter (or defend a case brought against you) in the Special Civil Part Court. For information on filing a Special Civil suit, defending yourself in a suit, essential forms, filing fees and fee waivers, preparing for trial, appealing a Special Civil Part case, collecting your money and frequently asked questions, click here.
For more information outlining the court process for Landlord-Tenant cases, click here.
For more information on the New Jersey Lemon Law Unit, click here.