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| MidPenn Legal Services (Reading Office) |
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| ABOUT THE PROGRAM: |
MidPenn's mission is to provide high-quality representation to low-income people with a broad range of legal problems, while working with clients to develop strategies to promote social justice. The organization's goals are to increase access to the justice system for low-income people; to foster the independence and dignity of our clients; and to address both the symptoms and the root causes of poverty.
This office provides free legal representation to eligible clients in Berks County.
For information about representation call:
(800) 299-6599 or (610) 376-8656
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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| HOW TO GET HELP: |
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 Call this number for an appointment: 800/299-6599 or 610/376-8656, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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For telephone assistance, call: 800/299-6599 or 610/376-8656 |
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| | Monday: | | 8:30 am ? 5:00 pm |
| | Tuesday: | | 8:30 am ? 5:00 pm |
| | Wednesday: | | 8:30 am ? 5:00 pm |
| | Thursday: | | 8:30 am ? 5:00 pm |
| | Friday: | | 8:30 am ? 5:00 pm |
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Clients should have the following available: Any document pertinent to their case, i.e., court order, lease, bills, etc.
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| GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE: |
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| Counties served by this office:
Berks
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Languages spoken Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided: MidPenn provides interpreters for all clients in all service offices whenever necessary.
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Wheelchair accessible? Y
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Other accomodations: TTY service and interpreters will be utilized where necessary to serve hearing-impaired clients.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
MidPenn uses an asset test in determining financial eligibility. Assets reviewed include: property, vehicles, cash, certificates of deposit, bank accounts, stocks and bonds MidPenn has adopted the assets test used in United States Bankruptcy Court as approved by its Board of Directors.
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Income Requirements do not apply to victims of domestic violence and may be waived in other special circumstances.
Special income requirements are also applied to the provision of service to individuals with HIV/AIDS related issues in Berks County.
In recognition of the special emphasis provided by the Legal Services Corporation to persons who have physical or mental impairments, the elderly and persons who are in public institutions, and in recognition of the increased medical and trans
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Other eligibility requirements:
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This program does not serve prisoners
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| Clients are responsible for any court fees that cannot be waived, i.e, bankruptcy filing fees. |
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| What kind of help is available? |
| This office provides the following services: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
Pro Se Legal Clinic
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types of services.)
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