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Hudson County Surrogate's Court
William J. Brennan Courthouse
583 Newark Avenue, First Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
583 Newark Avenue, First Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-795-6378
Fax: 201-795-5488
Fax: 201-795-5488
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Hudson County Surrogate's Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Hudson County, New Jersey, and resources applicable to all courts in New Jersey.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Forms and related information
Hudson County Surrogate's Court Forms
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Legal Forms and Information
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Self-Representation Forms and Instructions
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Estate Tax Information
View information about New Jersey inheritance and estate taxation.
Court Rules
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Court Seminars and Public Events
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Legal Information and Self Help Resources
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Legal Information Publications
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Legal Rights and the Court Process
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New Jersey Laws
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Ombudsman Information
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Hudson County Lawyer Referral
The Hudson County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service for a nominal fee. Downloadable referral request forms are provided in English and Spanish
Complaints About Attorneys
The New Jersey Judiciary Office of Attorney Ethics provides information about filing a grievance against an attorney, answers to frequently asked questions, and online access to attorney discipline records since 1990. Information about the fee arbitration process to resolve disputes over attorney fees is also provided.
Complaints About Judges
The Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct provides instructions for filing a complaint about a judge, and searchable records of disciplinary actions against judges by judge or keyword.
Legal Assistance
Legal Services of New Jersey offers free civil legal assistance to low-income residents. A statewide toll-free number and online request form, contact information for local offices in each county, and special statewide projects are included.
Volunteer Lawyers
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice offers free civil legal assistance to low-income residents. Contacts, case types, and descriptions of programs and legal clinics are included.
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