Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. - Legal Representation

233 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

Eligibility

To be eligible for these services, an individual's household income must be below 125% of the poverty level and their legal problem and residence must be in Lackawanna County. In limited instances, guidelines will be extended to 187.5% of the poverty level.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

(570) 961-2714

Voice

Application process

Call to schedule appointment.

Fees

Free services

Service area

Lackawanna, PA

Description

Local attorneys volunteer to provide free legal representation for civil cases. A broad spectrum of civil cases are handled, including the following: landlord-tenant, debtor-creditor problems, unemployment compensation, termination of social security or SSI benefits, uninsured tort defense, family law and other serious civil matters. Simple wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives are provided for financially eligible adults age 60 and over. Assistance in clearing criminal records through the state pardon process is also provided.

What's Here

Tenant Rights Information/Counseling Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Legal Representation Eviction Prevention Assistance Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

Providing organization

Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.

A non-profit organization through which local lawyers volunteer to represent people living in poverty who have serious civil legal problems in Lackawanna County. This service is provided at no charge.