Welcome New Jersey!
At The Legal Assistance Center, we approach every case with strategic insight and unwavering focus. By anticipating legal challenges before they arise, we craft proactive, results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s goals.
Our mission is clear: to provide powerful advocacy and deliver outcomes that stand strong in today’s complex legal landscape.
Committed Advocacy. Proven Results.
With extensive experience in family law and criminal defense, The Legal Assistance Center (TLAC) is dedicated to serving clients throughout New Jersey, with compassion and strength.
Led by Managing Partner Danielle Joseph-Key, we provide strategic counsel and powerful representation in matters ranging from divorce, child custody, and support to misdemeanor and felony charges. Whether facing a challenging custody dispute or a serious criminal allegation, TLAC brings unmatched knowledge, meticulous preparation, and unwavering determination to protect your rights.
Our mission is to deliver results-driven legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

Danielle Joseph-Key, Esq.
Managing Attorney & Founder
Attorney Bio
Danielle Joseph-Key, Esq., is the founder and Managing Partner of The Legal Assistance Center, where she continues her lifelong commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and advocacy. A graduate of Rutgers-Camden School of Law (Class of 2001), Danielle became a member of the New Jersey State Bar later that year and quickly distinguished herself as a fierce and compassionate advocate for her clients.
Danielle began her legal career with Legal Services of New Jersey, where she championed the rights of underserved communities and fought tirelessly for justice. Her dedication to legal research and meticulous case preparation soon set her apart as both a skilled family and criminal law attorney.
In 2013, Danielle launched her own practice, Key Law Center, which became known for its client-focused approach and outstanding results. By 2019, she partnered to create Beckett Key Law Group, operating under the guiding principle of “small firm, big service.” Later, she joined Schultz and Associates, LLC, where she specialized in advocating for men’s rights in Family Court.
Today, as the driving force behind The Legal Assistance Center, Danielle Joseph-Key brings over two decades of experience, representing hundreds of clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her passion for justice, unmatched legal acumen, and unwavering dedication make her a trusted advocate for families and individuals navigating complex legal challenges.