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
Other Information
Focus Population
- Low Income
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.
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.