Lawyers in Union, NJ

Finding a lawyer in Union

Union is a township in Union County, and civil and criminal matters from the township are generally heard in the Union County Superior Court, which sits in nearby Elizabeth. Home to Kean University and bordered by Newark and Elizabeth, the township has a legal market shaped by commuting professionals, students and a dense mix of residential and commercial corridors along Route 22 and the Garden State Parkway.

Legal issues people in Union bring to lawyers

Real estate lawyers in Union handle closings and landlord-tenant disputes across the township's mix of older neighborhoods and apartment development; attorney review of contracts is customary in New Jersey. Family and divorce lawyers handle custody, parenting time and support matters in the Family Part of the Superior Court. Employment attorneys take on wage, discrimination and wrongful termination claims for residents who commute to jobs throughout northern New Jersey. Personal injury and car accident lawyers pursue claims from crashes along Route 22 and the Parkway corridor. Business lawyers assist the retail and small-company tenants along the township's commercial strips. Criminal defense and DUI attorneys represent clients in municipal court and before the Union County Superior Court.

Choosing a law firm in Union

Confirm the attorney is licensed through the New Jersey Courts' public attorney index, which shows eligibility to practice and any public discipline handled by the court's Office of Attorney Ethics. The New Jersey State Bar Association is a voluntary organization and is not the licensing body. Ask how often the firm appears before the Union County Superior Court for matters like yours, and who will actually work on your file. Get the fee arrangement — contingency, hourly or flat fee — in writing before any work begins.

Free and low-cost help

Legal Services of New Jersey's regional program serving Union County provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in housing, family and benefits matters. County bar associations run lawyer referral services for a reduced-cost first consultation, and the New Jersey Courts offer self-help centers for people representing themselves. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer may apply to the Office of the Public Defender.

For specific help, see real estate lawyers in Union or employment lawyers in Union. Nearby: lawyers in Elizabeth.

See also Lawyers in New Jersey for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed New Jersey attorney about your situation.