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Attorney · Voorhees · NJ
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New Jersey has about 308,000 veterans and 140 VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents based in the state. That is about 5 for every 10,000 veterans, 11th among the 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Search them by ZIP code below, or find free help from one of the state's 122 accredited VSO representatives.
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Attorney · Cherry Hill · NJ
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Attorney · Princeton · NJ
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Attorney · Ewing · NJ
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Attorney · Newark · NJ
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Attorney · Morristown · NJ
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Attorney · Woolwich Township · NJ
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Attorney · Newark · NJ
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Attorney · Williamstown · NJ
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Attorney · Flemington · NJ
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Attorney · Clark · NJ
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Attorney · Milford · NJ
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Attorney · Wall · NJ
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Attorney · Edison · NJ
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Attorney · Glassboro · NJ
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Attorney · Hillside · NJ
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Attorney · Bridgewater · NJ
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Attorney · Franklin Lakes · NJ
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Attorney · Cherry Hill · NJ
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Attorney · Woodland Park · NJ
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Attorney · Mantoloking · NJ
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Attorney · Newark · NJ
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Attorney · Summit · NJ
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Attorney · Harrison · NJ
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Attorney · Rockleigh · NJ
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Attorney · Hillside · NJ
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Attorney · Avon By the Sea · NJ
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Attorney · Belividere · NJ
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George Singley
Attorney · Gibbsboro · NJ
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Attorney · Iselin · NJ
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Attorney · Midland Park · NJ
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Elga Goodman
Attorney · Cedar Knolls · NJ
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Attorney · Fort Lee · NJ
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Attorney · Newark · NJ
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Susan Saidel
Attorney · Mount Laurel · NJ
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Attorney · Newark · NJ
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Katherine Mirett
Attorney · Bernardsville · NJ
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Robert Murray
Attorney · Bernardsville · NJ
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Attorney · Glen Rock · NJ
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Andrew Burns
Claims agent · Cranford · NJ
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Chelsea Hanke
Attorney · Hamilton · NJ
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Attorney · Pompton Plains · NJ
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Jennifer Stonage
Attorney · Cherry hill · NJ
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Jane Fearn-Zimmer
Attorney · Marlton · NJ
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Jorge Amieva
Attorney · Madison · NJ
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Attorney · Hamilton · NJ
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Attorney · Point Pleasant · NJ
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Claims agent · Mount Holly · NJ
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Claim this profile, freeAccredited help in New Jersey at a glance
129 accredited attorneys, 11 claims agents and 122 VSO representatives are based in New Jersey.
New Jersey's 140 attorneys and agents work out to 4.55 per 10,000 veterans, ranking 11 of 52 states and territories.
Of New Jersey's 21 counties, 21 have an accredited attorney or claims agent based there (100.0 percent). County locations could not be matched for 7 people on the roster.
The largest groups in New Jersey are in Cherry Hill (11), Newark (11), Princeton (7), Hackettstown (6), and Morristown (4).
New Jersey added 12 newly accredited attorneys and agents in the last 12 months. Median time accredited in New Jersey: 7.0 years.
New Jersey's VA regional office is in Newark.
Neighboring states
Attorneys and claims agents per 10,000 veterans: New Jersey 4.55; Delaware 4.73; New York 7.14; Pennsylvania 4.05. Based on each representative's roster state, not the states where they accept clients.
Veterans and benefits in New Jersey
About 308,000 veterans live in New Jersey, using VA's rounded population projection.
At least 73,462 veterans in New Jersey received VA disability compensation at the end of fiscal year 2025. VA does not publish very small county counts, so the true number is a little higher.
That works out to about one accredited attorney or claims agent for every 520 people in New Jersey receiving compensation, using the reported minimum.
Where New Jersey claims are worked
Workload report dated 2026-09-19.
Claims with a New Jersey address: 8,532 claims pending, 12.9 percent pending more than 125 days.
For claims with a New Jersey address, VA averaged 84.3 days to complete a claim this fiscal year. Individual claims vary.
Newark regional office: 1,221 claims pending, 13.3 percent pending more than 125 days, averaging 71.4 days pending.
VA moves claims between offices, so an office's queue can include claims from other states.
Board hearings are mostly virtual, so an attorney does not need to be local.
How representation relates to Board results
National Board of Veterans' Appeals results, fiscal year 2024, legacy appeals.
| Representation | Appeals allowed |
|---|---|
| Attorney | 42.7 percent |
| Claims agent | 37.5 percent |
| AMVETS | 34.9 percent |
| American Legion | 32.0 percent |
| Disabled American Veterans | 31.7 percent |
| State service organizations | 31.5 percent |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | 31.5 percent |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | 30.9 percent |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | 30.7 percent |
| No representation | 29.7 percent |
These are national figures for older appeals and do not account for differences between cases.
What decides Board appeals
Claim Raven's national analysis covers 101,518 condition decisions in 49,876 appeals: 29.5 percent granted, 40.8 percent denied, and 26.6 percent remanded. These are appealed cases, not initial VA claims.
Where the Board rated the medical link, grant shares were 89.7 percent when strong, 3.7 percent when weak, and 1.6 percent when missing. Grant shares were 16.7 percent with one kind of evidence and 56.9 percent with six or more kinds of evidence, among the 80,128 condition decisions where evidence types were identified.
These figures show association, not cause. Read the analysis and methodology.
Which kind of help fits you?
| Compare your options | Free VSO | Accredited claims agent | Accredited attorney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to you | Free | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win | Usually a share of past-due benefits if you win |
| When they can charge | Never | Only after VA decides your claim | Only after VA decides your claim |
| Typical fee | None | Often 20 percent of back pay | Often 20 percent of back pay |
| Can take you to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Usually no | Some, if admitted to that court | Yes, if admitted to that court |
| Good fit when | You are filing a first claim or want free help | Your claim was denied and you want paid help | Your claim was denied, you are headed to the Board or the Court, or the case is complex |
VA presumes fees up to 20 percent of back pay reasonable; above 33 1/3 percent, unreasonable. Get the agreement in writing.
Free help in New Jersey
Find free VSO help in New Jersey or read about New Jersey veterans benefits.
Questions about VA-accredited representatives in New Jersey
How many VA-accredited attorneys are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 129 active accredited attorneys and 11 claims agents based in the state.
How much does a VA-accredited attorney charge?
Often 20 percent of back pay, after VA decides the claim. Agree to fees in writing. VSO help is free.
Do I need an attorney in my county in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 0 counties without an attorney or agent located by ZIP. Ask about remote appointments or a free county VSO.
How long do New Jersey claims take?
VA averaged 84.3 days to complete claims with a New Jersey address this fiscal year, as of 2026-09-19. Individual claims vary.
Where can I find free help in New Jersey?
Start with the New Jersey VSO directory.
Sources and dates
- VA veteran population (VetPop2023), September 2023 projection.
- VA compensation recipients (FY2025), September 2025.
- Board representation (FY2024).
- Board analysis, 2026-08-06.
- Evidence analysis, 2026-08-03.
- VA accreditation roster, facts refreshed 2026-09-28.
- VA Monday Morning Workload Report, 2026-09-19.
- Census county adjacency, 2024; state neighbors include water-boundary contacts.
How this directory works
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