Personal Opinions or Bias: Do not share personal opinions or biases that aren't relevant to the legal advice or the case. The focus should be on legal counsel, not personal beliefs. Inappropriate Jokes or Comments: Avoid making jokes or comments that could be seen as unprofessional, insensitive, or offensive.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest are also unethical, as are any illegal or unscrupulous activities, such as suppression of evidence or misleading statements made to courts.
A clear statement of your complaint. This should be towards the top of your letter and should lay out exactly why you are dissatisfied. For example, if you believe the lawyer has lied to you, clearly state that you believe they have been dishonest. An easily understood statement of facts that back up your complaint.
Lawyer fears may be described in a variety of ways, but most (or all) are ultimately the fear of mistakes. We don't want to appear foolish or incompetent, and we certainly don't want to cause a bad outcome.
Email to oae.mbx@njcourts as an attachment. The grievance form and all other attachments must be in portable document format (PDF). To find out what District the attorney practices in, please call the OAE at 609-403-7800.
Official account for the Office of the NJ Attorney General. Direct messages not monitored For Constituent Services: (609) 984-5828.
Through DOL, the Attorney General defends state agencies when they are sued and also represents agencies when they bring enforcement actions against companies and individuals that violate state law.
Include the heading/subject line: 'Formal complaint against name of lawyer or legal firm Identify who is making the complaint and the lawyer/firm you are complaining about. Briefly say what you asked them to do. You might find it easiest to use bullet points to set out all the points you're unhappy about.
New Jersey Consumers (Residents) who need assistance or would like to file a complaint against Debt Collection Practices, Stores or Businesses, or another New Jersey State Governmental Agency, should access the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website at or call (973) 504-6200.