This is a non-profit, public interest law firm that provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Central Pennsylvania. Financial eligibility for most services are based on the federal poverty income guidelines, which are equivalent to 125% of poverty. Current threshold amounts are listed on this site: https://www.midpenn.org/what-we-do/do-i-qualify.html

Consumer: bankruptcy, debt collection, and utility termination

Housing: eviction, habitability, mortgage foreclosure, tenant’s rights, public housing

Family: custody

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault/Intimidation: all survivors seeking relief under the PFA/PSVI Acts consult with a staff attorney who advises and explains legal options and their various ramifications as well as the need for safety planning. They provide representation in the Court of Common Pleas in order to obtain a Protection from Abuse Order or a Protection from Sexual Assault/Intimidation Order.

Employment Law Project: assists individuals in overcoming barriers to employment, obtaining unemployment compensation, preserving their existing jobs, and clearing up criminal records through expungements, sealing records and pardons so that they can gain employment

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: provides free legal advice and representation to low-income taxpayers who speak English as a second language in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. The types of handled cases include: innocent spouse relief, injured spouse claims, audits, deficiency notices, earned income tax credit appeals, identity theft, liens and levies, and employee/independent contract disputes.

Public Benefits Projects: assists low-income individuals in matters involving public benefit programs so that they can provide for themselves and their families. They provide free representation in cases involving unemployment compensation, medical assistance, the supplemental nutritional assistance program (food stamps), low income heating and energy assistance program (LIHEAP), and women infants and children (WIC).

Legal Intervention for Victims and Empowerment (LIVE) Project: offers additional free legal representation to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in protection orders, family law, housing and expungement.

To apply for services, contact: (800) 326-9177 or visit apply.midpenn.org

Contact:
(610) 376-8656
https://www.midpenn.org/
35 North Sixth Street, Mezzanine, Suite 101, Reading, PA 19601