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Northwestern Legal Services (Erie Service Office)
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Northwestern Legal Services exists to serve the community in assessing and responding to clients' legal needs through their empowerment and attainment of justice.

This office provides free legal representation to eligible clients in Erie County.

New Clients should  call:
(800) 665-6957 
(814) 452-6957 (Erie)
Hours:   9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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HOW TO GET HELP:
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   Call this number for an appointment:  814-452-6957 or (800) 665-6957, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
Location: 1001 State Street, Suite 1200, Erie, PA 16501
Cross streets Tenth and State Street
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Clients should have the following available: court pleadings or petitions, administrative decision documents, court orders
 
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   For telephone assistance, call: 814-452-6957 or (800) 665-6957
 
 Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Clients should have the following available: court pleadings or petitions, administrative decision documents, court orders
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE:
 
Counties served by this office:  Erie
Languages spoken  Tagalog, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible? Y
Other accomodations: TRS services or sign language interpretation will be provided when needed to serve deaf clients.
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
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Clients who have filed a petition for a PFA do not need to be income eligible.
 
Clients are responsible for court filing fees.
 
 
What kind of help is available?
This office provides the following services:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice
  Pro Se Legal Clinic- CUSTODY CLINIC and NO-FAULT DIVORCE CLINICS are offered. Preregistration is required. Call 814-452-6957 or (800) 665-6957 for information.

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Emergency contact information  Call 814-452-6957 or 800-665-6957, for referral to your local office.
 
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Contact information
Phone:(814) 452-6949, (800) 753-5704
Fax:(814) 452-3734
Web site:www.nwls.org
 
Last Updated: 09/10/03
 
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