New Jersey Lawyers

Courts in New Jersey

Most civil and criminal matters in New Jersey start in the state's trial courts and can be reviewed on appeal, though some matters begin in federal, administrative, or specialized forums. Which courthouse handles a case depends on where you live and what kind of case it is. Court-by-court guides for New Jersey are in preparation.

What is coming next for this page: city pages for Newark and other metros, practice area pages, and the first attorney listings, built from public bar records. We publish in small waves and only link what already exists.

Official resources in New Jersey

Two official sources sit behind every New Jersey listing and are worth knowing directly: the licensing body that verifies every attorney here, and the court system that will hear most cases.

• New Jersey Judiciary Attorney Services is where New Jersey attorney licenses are issued and where you can check any attorney's standing yourself.
• New Jersey Courts publishes court locations, filing rules, and self-help information for New Jersey cases.