Summit Legal Aid - Protection from Abuse

227 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Johnstown, PA 15901

Eligibility

Residents of the service area.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(800) 846-0871

Voice

(814) 536-8917

Voice

https://summitlegal.org/home/domestic-violence/

[email protected]

Languages

Translation service available

Application process

Call or email to schedule an initial consultation.

Fees

Representation at PFA Hearings is provided free of charge, regardless of income. Fees vary for ongoing/additional legal services; sliding scale and pro bono (free of charge) eligibility determined during consultation.

Service area

Armstrong, PA
Cambria, PA
Clarion, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Indiana, PA
Jefferson, PA
Somerset, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA

Description

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

What's Here

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Providing organization

Summit Legal Aid

Advises and represents low-income residents of 4 southwestern PA counties in family, housing, and economic matters. Also representing petitioners in protection from abuse proceedings without regard to income.