New Jersey Statutes Title 52. State Government, Departments and Officers 52 § 4B-8

a. (1) The Victims of Crime Compensation Office may, as a part of any order entered under P.L.1971, c. 317 (C.52:4B-1 et seq.), determine and allow reasonable attorney fees and costs, which shall not exceed 15 percent of the amount awarded as compensation under section 10 of P.L.1971, c. 317 (C.52:4B-10), to be paid in addition to the amount of this compensation, to the attorney representing the applicant. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an award for attorney fees shall not be less than $500, unless the office determines that the attorney has not acted diligently or in good faith representing the claimant.

(2) If the office enters an order denying compensation, it may nevertheless allow attorney fees of $500 to the attorney representing the claimant if the office determines that the attorney has acted diligently or in good faith representing the claimant.

(3) It shall be unlawful for any attorney to ask for, contract for, or receive any larger sum than the amount allowed under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.