Legal Assistance

Updated:

August 4, 2017

Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.

Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.

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Lackawanna

WRC - Lackawanna County Office

Scranton, PA
Hotline: (800) 257-5765 (24 hours)
Phone: (570) 346-4671
URL: https://wrcnepa.org/

Provides services for all survivors (including men and LGBTQ+ individuals) of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties. Services are available in English and Spanish and include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, help filing protection orders, court accompaniment, children’s services, and more. WRC’s Pet Program can assist survivors with short-term safe house or kenneling accommodations, and pet supplies. Free legal representation is offered for survivors in family law, immigration, housing, and consumer debt matters.

Lancaster

MidPenn Legal Services (Lancaster Office)

38 North Christian Street, Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: (800) 326-9177
Phone 2: (717) 299-0971 or (800) 732-0025
Fax: (717) 295-2328
URL: https://www.midpenn.org/?get_id=dEmP3sEBL1jLPrIfYidR4Z3Uut/xtFOJJQIM9xlb4JIaGOS9…

MidPenn Legal Services provides legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence. The MidPenn caseload covers domestic violence, welfare, consumer, elder law, housing, homeless outreach, social security/disability, health, AIDS, education, custody, divorce, and other poverty related issues. The MidPenn Legal Services Lancaster office serves Lancaster County.

Lawrence

Neighborhood Legal Services Association - Lawrence County

Temple Building
125 East North Street, Suite 329
New Castle, PA 16101
Hotline: (866) 761-6572
Phone: (724) 658-2677
Fax: (724) 658-5994
URL: https://nlsa.us/

NLSA provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families affecting the basic necessities of life: shelter, income, healthcare, and safety. We provide civil legal aid to victims of domestic violence; and to issues involving custody, unemployment compensation, Social Security cases, housing cases, and more. Go to their website to see the full list of cases they take.

Lebanon

MidPenn Legal Services (Lebanon Office)

513 Chestnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: (800) 326-9177
Phone 2: (717) 274-2834
Fax: (717) 274-0379
URL: https://www.midpenn.org/?get_id=dEmP3sEBL1jLPrIfYidR4Z3Uut/xtFOJJQIM9xlb4JIaGOS9…

Luzerne

North Penn Legal Services (Hazleton Office)

101 West Broad Street, Suite 513
Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: (570) 455-9512
Phone 2: (877) 515-7628
Fax: (570) 455-3625
URL: https://www.nplspa.org/

North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) provides legal services to low-income families, individuals, and groups including victims of domestic violence, in need of legal assistance and representation. Services include individual representation (ranging from document preparation to litigation), information, referral, and advice through a telephone helpline, community legal education, and support to clients who will be taking responsibility for handling some or all aspects of their own issue. NPLS assists in noncriminal matters such as eviction from housing, discrimination, family law, and consumer protection issues. The NPLS Hazelton office serves Carbon and Luzerne Counties.

North Penn Legal Services (Pittston Office)

33 North Main Street, Suite 200
Pittston, PA 18640
Phone: (570) 299-4100 or (855) 236-6405
Phone 2: For intake: (877) 953-4250
Fax: (570) 824-0001
URL: https://www.nplspa.org/

North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) provides legal services to low-income families, individuals, and groups including victims of domestic violence, in need of legal assistance and representation. Services include individual representation (ranging from document preparation to litigation), information, referral, and advice through a telephone helpline, community legal education, and support to clients who will be taking responsibility for handling some or all aspects of their own issue. NPLS assists in noncriminal matters such as eviction from housing, discrimination, family law, and consumer protection issues. The NPLS Pittston office serves Lackawanna, Luzerne, Sullivan, and Wyoming Counties

Lycoming

North Penn Legal Services (Williamsport Office)

Penn Tower Building
25 West Third Street, Suite 400
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 323-8741 or (800) 326-7436
Phone 2: For intake: (877) 953-4250
Fax: (570) 323-5256
URL: https://www.nplspa.org/

North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) provides legal services to low-income families, individuals, and groups including victims of domestic violence, in need of legal assistance and representation. Services include individual representation (ranging from document preparation to litigation), information, referral, and advice through a telephone helpline, community legal education, and support to clients who will be taking responsibility for handling some or all aspects of their own issue. NPLS assists in noncriminal matters such as eviction from housing, discrimination, family law, and consumer protection issues. The NPLS Williamsport office serves Clinton, Lycoming, and Tioga Counties.

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