UPPER DARBY - Breaking Bread Community Shelter will host Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for upcoming free legal outreach in Upper Darby.

The event is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 7200 Chestnut St., Upper Darby, PA 19082. (Please use entrance on Long Lane.)

• Saturday, April 5, 2025

LASP attorneys, working with law students from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and with pro bono assistance from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, will provide free legal services for low-income individuals experiencing homelessness

Legal issues the clinic may be able to address include custody & family, consumer/debt relief, Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, expungements & Clean Slate 3.0, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, landlord-tenant, Veterans benefits, domestic violence, utilities (gas, electric, water), legal problems caused by Hurricane Ida and more.

Questions? Contact Charles Burrows at cburrows@lasp.org or 484-209-0885

LASP serves Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

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WEST CHESTER - The 13th annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Oscar Lasko YMCA, 1 E. Chestnut St., West Chester, PA 19380. The theme is “Strength in Your Story.”

Free registration is through Eventbrite:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chester-county-single-mothers-conference-2025-attendee-registration-registration-1227007334969?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Presented by the Chester County Community Collaborative, the free event will offer community connections, childcare, workshops, pampering, lunch, snacks and more.

Stop by Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP)’s table at this event, or sign up to meet individually with an attorney.

The conference provides an opportunity for single mothers to gain support, resources and empowerment through various activities and networking.

More information and registration can be found at www.singlemotherscc.org.

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EAST NORRITON - Stop by LASP’s table at the Expo to learn about pro bono volunteer opportunities in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties.

All lawyers, legal administrators, paralegals, law office, IT staff, and personnel from law offices in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Philadelphia, and surrounding counties are invited to the 2025 Delaware Valley Legal Expo! It’s FREE for attendees!

The Montgomery Bar Association is hosting the Expo Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 3-6 p.m., followed by a reception and door prizes from 6-7 p.m. at Presidential Caterers, 2910 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401. (Presidential Caterers is north of Norristown borough on Route 202/DeKalb Pike.)

To register to attend, visit the MBA website.

https://www.montgomerybar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=290712&evSubAction=listAll. Attendee Registration is open.  Please use the blue "Register Now" button, located on the top-right corner of this page.

CHESTER City - Sen. John I. Kane, in collaboration with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Senior Community Services, will host a free Landlord-Tenant Forum on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., Chester, PA 19013.

The event will provide information on tenant rights in Pennsylvania, covering key landlord-tenant issues and legal protections for renters.

Registration is required. To sign up, call the Chester Senior Center at 610-497-3550. For more information, contact Sen. Kane’s office at 610-447-5845.

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will host a virtual CLE, “Fair Credit Reporting Act Primer for the Legal Services Attorney,” for LASP staff and other attorneys Monday, March 31, 2025 from 3-4 p.m. EDT. Cary L. Flitter and Andrew M. Milz of Flitter Milz will present the CLE, which is designed to help attorneys develop their understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how it can help low-income clients.

The CLE will focus on three topics:

1. Understanding how the credit reporting industry works and how to read a typical credit report;

2. The fundamental duties of a consumer reporting agency and furnisher of credit information; and

3. Permissible reasons to obtain and use credit reports.

LASP is an accredited CLE provider for Pennsylvania attorneys only. Participants can earn one substantive CLE credit.

Register in advance: https://bit.ly/cle-3-31-2025

The session is free for LASP staff and other attorneys who are willing to accept a pro bono case referral for LASP clients. Attorneys who do not wish to volunteer are asked to make a $20 donation to LASP. bit.ly/cle-donation

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LANSDALE - Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) will hold a free monthly outreach at Manna on Main Street / North Penn Commons, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Stop by our table from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, April 24, May 22, & June 26, 2025.

• Have a question about the outreach? Contact Charles Burrows at 484-209-0885 or cburrows@lasp.org.

• Se habla español. Language access & interpretation available for 240+ other languages.

• Flyer for January-June 2025 (read, download, print, share!)

Some of the case types LASP handles: Bankruptcy, consumer law & debt relief, child custody & dependency, domestic violence / Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs), elder law, expungement, record-sealing and pardons, family law, housing (landlord-tenant, eviction, habitability, public & subsidized housing, rent-to-own), and home ownership (mortgage foreclosure, property tax sales, reverse mortgages, tangled title), Hurricane Ida / disaster legal aid, public benefits [Unemployment Compensation, SSI, SSDI, TANF (cash assistance), SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid) & more], utility problems, Veterans benefits & discharge upgrades.

UPPER MORELAND - Looking to clean up your record? Join us for an expungement clinic hosted by PA Rep. Nancy Guenst, Sen. Maria Collett, the Montgomery County Public Defenders, and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA. The clinic will be Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Upper Moreland Library, 109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Appointment is required.

Call Sen. Collett's office to make an appointment at 215-368-1429. Please provide name and date of birth when making an appointment.

Under the expanded Clean Slate law that went into effect in 2024, you are eligible for an expungement if you meet these qualifications:

• Only Pennsylvania arrests are eligible.

• Only non-conviction charges, including ARD, or summary convictions with no arrests in the past five years can be expunged.

  Note: non summary convictions cannot be expunged until you are at least 70 years old, unless you first receive a pardon.

• Many misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if seven years have passed.

• Some low-level drug and property-related felony convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed.

• Must have no current criminal charges.

• Must not be serving probation time.

• Bring copies of records (optional).

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NORRISTOWN - Join the Norristown Hospitality Center and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for a free legal clinic. The outreach is Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Norristown Hospitality Center, 530 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401.

If you are interested in getting help from the clinic, please call 610-277-1322 and ask for Mike. He will add your name to the Legal Clinic list. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive early if possible, as space is limited.

If you are interested in getting help from the clinic, please call 610-277-1322 and ask for Mike. He will add your name to the Legal Clinic list. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive early if possible, as space is limited.

LASP attorneys and paralegals may be able to help with non-criminal issues,

• Social Security benefits (denials, overpayments, initial applications, etc.)

• Public Benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, denials & overpayments)

• Expungements, Record Sealing (Clean Slate) & Pardons

• Housing (eviction, habitability, public or subsidized housing, rent-to-own)

• Unemployment Compensation

• Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, & Debt Relief

• Family Law (child custody or divorce)

• Domestic Violence & Protection from Abuse

• Veteran Benefits

• Hurricane Ida Issues

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EXTON - A free monthly legal clinic will be held at Chester County United Way. Note new location! The clinics are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the second Wednesday, March 12 and April 9, 2025. Chester County United Way is located at 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton, PA 19341.

To schedule a 30-minute appointment with a LASP attorney, contact Amanda Blevins, Director of Community Impact Initiatives for Chester County United Way, at 610-429-9400, ext. 4115, or ablevins@uwchestercounty.org.

The clinics are a partnership between LASP, Chester County United Way's Financial Stability Center, and PA CareerLink of Chester County.

LASP serves Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

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PHILADELPHIA - Kimberly Hollenback, VOCA Supervising Attorney & Media Office Managing Attorney for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, will present a workshop at the International Women's Day Festival, "One in Three: Overview of Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania.” The festival is hosted by Née Danse/Theatre Company.

Kim's workshop is Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. and is part of a day of workshops on multiple topics.

Join her and other presenters at Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Kim works with survivors of domestic violence to obtain Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and other relief for legal issues caused by domestic violence. She bases her practice in Delaware County and supervises LASP's work related to domestic violence in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

To register for workshops: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/needansetheatre/2025-iwd-festival-workshops

More information: https://www.needanse.com.

UPPER DARBY - Breaking Bread Community Shelter will host Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for upcoming free legal outreach in Upper Darby.

Each event is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 7200 Chestnut St., Upper Darby, PA 19082. (Please use entrance on Long Lane.)

• Saturday, March 8, 2025

• Saturday, April 5, 2025

LASP attorneys, working with law students from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and with pro bono assistance from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, will provide free legal services for low-income individuals experiencing homelessness

Legal issues the clinic may be able to address include custody & family, consumer/debt relief, Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, expungements & Clean Slate 3.0, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, landlord-tenant, Veterans benefits, domestic violence, utilities (gas, electric, water), legal problems caused by Hurricane Ida and more.

Questions? Contact Charles Burrows at cburrows@lasp.org or 484-209-0885

LASP serves Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

• Flyer (1-age PDF): read, download, print, share

LANSDALE - Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) will hold a free monthly outreach at Manna on Main Street / North Penn Commons, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Stop by our table from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, & June 26, 2025.

• Have a question about the outreach? Contact Charles Burrows at 484-209-0885 or cburrows@lasp.org.

• Se habla español. Language access & interpretation available for 240+ other languages.

• Flyer for January-June 2025 (read, download, print, share!)

Some of the case types LASP handles: Bankruptcy, consumer law & debt relief, child custody & dependency, domestic violence / Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs), elder law, expungement, record-sealing and pardons, family law, housing (landlord-tenant, eviction, habitability, public & subsidized housing, rent-to-own), and home ownership (mortgage foreclosure, property tax sales, reverse mortgages, tangled title), Hurricane Ida / disaster legal aid, public benefits [Unemployment Compensation, SSI, SSDI, TANF (cash assistance), SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid) & more], utility problems, Veterans benefits & discharge upgrades.

WEST CHESTER - Join the Chester County Bar Association (CCBA) for "Oh, The Places You Will Go!" on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. in the Fink & Buchanan Room (lower level) at CCBA, 15 W. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380.

This fun, friendly competition invites CCBA Sections, Committees, and Divisions to showcase their creativity by setting up a table with food and drinks based on a theme.

Be sure to stop by the Pro Bono Committee's table to learn about how to get involved in pro bono and the Chester County Access to Justice program in 2025!

Register through CCBA.

Or learn more about Chester County pro bono opportunities anytime! Connect with Brian Doyle, Staff Attorney & Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator, at bdoyle@lasp.org or 484-416-4259 x5210.

LASP’s Helpline and offices are CLOSED on Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

UPPER DARBY - Breaking Bread Community Shelter will host Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for upcoming free legal outreach in Upper Darby.

Each event is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 7200 Chestnut St., Upper Darby, PA 19082. (Please use entrance on Long Lane.)

• Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

• Saturday, March 8, 2025

• Saturday, April 5, 2025

LASP attorneys, working with law students from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and with pro bono assistance from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, will provide free legal services for low-income individuals experiencing homelessness

Legal issues the clinic may be able to address include custody & family, consumer/debt relief, Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, expungements & Clean Slate 3.0, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, landlord-tenant, Veterans benefits, domestic violence, utilities (gas, electric, water), legal problems caused by Hurricane Ida and more.

Questions? Contact Charles Burrows at cburrows@lasp.org or 484-209-0885

LASP serves Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

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CHESTER City - Join us for a free community event to learn about your rights as a tenant in Pennsylvania. Discover valuable information, connect with local organizations, and gain the tools you need to protect your housing rights.

The event, “Know Your Rights as a Renter in Pennsylvania: Empowering Voices, Ensuring Rights: Building a Stronger Community for Residents in Chester,” is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle St., Chester, PA 19013.

Learn about your rights as a renter. The forum will cover important topics such as fair housing law, lease agreements, repair issues, security deposits, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and protect your rights as a tenant.

Hosted By:

• Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania

• State Rep. Carol Kazeem

• Chester Community Improvement Project

• Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC)

• Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP)

• Health, Education and Legal Assistance Project: A Medical-Legal Partnership

Register now: Eventbrite registration link: https://bit.ly/renter-rights-2-13-2025

NORRISTOWN - Join the Norristown Hospitality Center and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for a free legal clinic. The outreach is Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Norristown Hospitality Center, 530 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401.

If you are interested in getting help from the clinic, please call 610-277-1322 and ask for Mike. He will add your name to the Legal Clinic list. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive early if possible, as space is limited.

If you are interested in getting help from the clinic, please call 610-277-1322 and ask for Mike. He will add your name to the Legal Clinic list. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive early if possible, as space is limited.

LASP attorneys and paralegals may be able to help with non-criminal issues,

• Social Security benefits (denials, overpayments, initial applications, etc.)

• Public Benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, denials & overpayments)

• Expungements, Record Sealing (Clean Slate) & Pardons

• Housing (eviction, habitability, public or subsidized housing, rent-to-own)

• Unemployment Compensation

• Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, & Debt Relief

• Family Law (child custody or divorce)

• Domestic Violence & Protection from Abuse

• Veteran Benefits

• Hurricane Ida Issues

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EXTON - A free monthly legal clinic will be held at Chester County United Way. Note new location! The clinics are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the second Wednesday from February-April 2025: Wednesday, Feb. 12, March 12, and April 9, 2025. Chester County United Way is located at 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton, PA 19341.

To schedule a 30-minute appointment with a LASP attorney, contact Amanda Blevins, Director of Community Impact Initiatives for Chester County United Way, at 610-429-9400, ext. 4115, or ablevins@uwchestercounty.org.

The clinics are a partnership between LASP, Chester County United Way's Financial Stability Center, and PA CareerLink of Chester County.

LASP serves Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

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Due to snow, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA offices in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties are opening 2 HOURS LATE on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. 

Details from each county's alert are below.

Bucks County

All County Offices on 2-Hour Delay Feb. 12

All Bucks County offices, including the Justice Center and District Courts, will operate Wednesday, Feb. 12, on a 2-hour delay due to inclement weather.

Jurors are to report by 10:30 a.m. Court proceedings scheduled at the Justice Center this morning will begin at 11 a.m.

For information regarding proceedings scheduled before any Magisterial District Judge, please contact the District Court office in which the proceeding is scheduled.

Chester County

Chester County Government Offices and Courts opening on a TWO HOUR delay.

Chester County Government offices and courts will open on a TWO HOUR delay today, February 12. Offices will open to the public at 10:30 AM.

Chesco Connect will be running dialysis ONLY today.

While the county government and court buildings will be closed for public services during this time, many County programs and services will continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access any County service, we encourage you to call or email the department that provides that service.

Montgomery County 

County Offices and Facilities on 2 Hour Delay - February 12, 2025

All County Courts, buildings, and facilities will be opening on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 due to inclement weather.

Because the Courthouse is operating on a delay, all scheduled matters (in-person and virtual) will be delayed by two hours. In-person and virtual matters scheduled after 1 p.m. will be subject to cancellation. Parties with matters scheduled after 1 p.m. should contact Chambers or the respective Court Department to verify once the Courthouse is open.

FOLCROFT - Rep. David M. Delloso will host an Expungement Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The clinic will be at the Folcroft Borough Municipal Complex, 797 E. Ashland Ave, Folcroft, PA 19032.

Meet with legal professionals from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA to see if you are eligible to file a request for a record expungement or pardon. Representatives from EDSI will join us to discuss job opportunities.

You are encouaraged to bring copies of records, if possible.

To register, please call Rep. Delloso’s office to schedule your time slot: 610-534-1002.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE:

• Only PA arrests are eligible.

• Only non-conviction charges (including ARD) or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged. Non-summary convictions cannot be expunged.

• Many misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if 7 years have passed.

• Some low-level drug & property-related felony convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed.

• Must have no current criminal charges.

• Must not be currently serving probation.

Flyer (half-page image file)

Due to winter weather, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA provides the following service update:

LASP offices are opening 2 hours late on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.  Helpline open regular hours, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stay tuned in case of possible updates.

Details from each county's alert are below.

Bucks County (alert sent Feb. 5 at 10:20 p.m.)

County Government Offices on 2-Hour Delay

Bucks County offices will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, Feb. 6, due to forecasted inclement weather.

At this time, Court offices including Common Pleas and District Courts, are set to operate on a normal schedule.

County employees with questions should contact their supervisor.

Chester County (alert sent Feb. 5 at 7:04 a.m.)

Chester County Government Offices and Courts opening on a TWO HOUR delay.

Due to the anticipated inclement weather, Chester County Government offices and courts will open on a TWO HOUR delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 and are scheduled to open to the public at 10:30 a.m.

This delayed opening will be reviewed before 9:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, February 6th, and any change in opening hours will be communicated at that time.

While the county government and court buildings will be closed for public services during this time, many County programs and services will continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access any County service, we encourage you to call or email the department that provides that service.

Delaware County (posted late afternoon Feb. 5)

Website:  

Winter Weather Alert: County Offices Delayed Opening on Thursday, February 6
The Delaware County Courthouse, Government Center, and County offices that operate during normal business hours will be opening with a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, due to inclement weather.

Facebook:

Weather Alert

The Delaware County Courthouse, Government Center, and County offices that operate during normal business hours will have a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, February 6, due to expected inclement weather overnight.

County Government offices will open at 10:30 a.m.

Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel early in the morning and exercise caution when driving.

Stay safe, Delaware County!

Montgomery County (posted Feb. 5 around 10 p.m.)

County Offices and Facilities on 2-Hour Delay - February 6, 2025

All County Courts, buildings, and facilities will be opening on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025 due to inclement weather.

Because the Courthouse is operating on a delay, all scheduled matters (in-person and virtual) will be delayed by two hours. In-person and virtual matters scheduled after 1 p.m. will be subject to cancellation. Parties with matters scheduled after 1 p.m. should contact Chambers or the respective Court Department to verify once the Courthouse is open.

UPPER DARBY - Breaking Bread Community Shelter will host Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) for upcoming free legal outreach in Upper Darby.

Each event is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 7200 Chestnut St., Upper Darby, PA 19082. (Please use entrance on Long Lane.)

• Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

• Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

• Saturday, March 8, 2025 (tentative)

• Saturday, April 5, 2025

LASP attorneys, working with law students from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and with pro bono assistance from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, will provide free legal services for low-income individuals experiencing homelessness

Legal issues the clinic may be able to address include custody & family, consumer/debt relief, Social Security, Unemployment Compensation, expungements & Clean Slate 3.0, Medicaid, SNAP, housing, landlord-tenant, Veterans benefits, domestic violence, utilities (gas, electric, water), legal problems caused by Hurricane Ida and more.

Questions? Contact Charles Burrows at cburrows@lasp.org or 484-209-0885

LASP serves Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

• Flyer (1-age PDF): read, download, print, share

LANSDALE - Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) will hold a free monthly outreach at Manna on Main Street / North Penn Commons, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Stop by our table from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, & June 26, 2025.

• Have a question about the outreach? Contact Charles Burrows at 484-209-0885 or cburrows@lasp.org.

• Se habla español. Language access & interpretation available for 240+ other languages.

• Flyer for January-June 2025 (read, download, print, share!)

Some of the case types LASP handles: Bankruptcy, consumer law & debt relief, child custody & dependency, domestic violence / Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs), elder law, expungement, record-sealing and pardons, family law, housing (landlord-tenant, eviction, habitability, public & subsidized housing, rent-to-own), and home ownership (mortgage foreclosure, property tax sales, reverse mortgages, tangled title), Hurricane Ida / disaster legal aid, public benefits [Unemployment Compensation, SSI, SSDI, TANF (cash assistance), SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid) & more], utility problems, Veterans benefits & discharge upgrades.

EXTON - Join a Legal Aid of Southeastern PA attorney for a free PA Clean Slate Workshop. The HYBRID event is Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

• In-person at PA CareerLink of Chester County, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19380

• Virtual: Register with Keystone ID at https://bit.ly/clean-slate-1-21-2025.

• or email Amanda Blevins at ablevins@uwchestercounty.org on or before 9 a.m. the morning of the event. If you don’t receive Zoom link, check spam folders.

LASP’s attorney will explain the expungement and Clean Slate.3.0 process in PA. Afterwards,you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one (or in a private Zoom room) with the LASP attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation.

The workshop is a presented as part of a partnership between Chester County United Way, PA CareerLink of Chester County, and LASP.

DARBY - Join LASP, in partnership with Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Rep. Joanna McClinton, and Magisterial District Judge Tammi Forbes, for the 10th annual Expungement Clinic honoring the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The free event will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 from 12-2 p.m. at Darby Borough Complex, 1020 Ridge Avenue, Darby, PA 19023.

To register or for more information, call 215-492-2980, or visit pahouse.com/mcclinton. The clinic is intended to help people with Delaware County arrests.

Under the new law, you are eligible for an expungement if you meet these qualifications:

• Only non-conviction charges, including ARD, or summary convictions with no arrests in the past five years can be expunged.

  Note: Non summary convictions cannot be expunged.

• Many misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if seven years have passed.

• Some low-level drug and property-related felony convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed.

• Must have no current criminal charges.

• Must not be serving probation time.

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA’s Helpline and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Learn more about the 10th annual MLK Day of Service Expugnement Clinc planned for Darby, Delaware County on Jan. 20.

[Photo: "I Have a Dream" marker on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, overlooking the reflecting pool and Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.]

DOYLESTOWN - Get involved in Protection from Abuse (PFA) Court in 2025! The Bucks County Bar Association Pro Bono Committee & YLD present a hybrid CLE, "PFA Practice - The Facilitators' Perspective" on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 3-4 p.m. at BCBA, 135 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.

The Bucks County PFA Court Facilitators are volunteers who provide a vital service to the Court on PFA hearing days in Bucks County. Hear from a panel of Facilitators and a Family Law Judge about PFA practice from their unique perspective including a Q&A about being an effective and efficient advocate in PFA court.

Presenters will be Judge James McMaster, Kim Litzke, Hillary Moonay, Jessica Pritchard, Dan Keane, and Adam Tanker. It will be moderated by YLD Chair Abby Bukowski. 

Immediately following the CLE, the Young Lawyers are inviting the full membership to LULA, 34 E. State St., Doylestown from 4-7 p.m. for FREE food and beverages. This event is to help kick-off the Mock Trial program.

Questions about the CLE or to volunteer for defense: Contact Kristen at kristen.norcross@bucksbar.org.

LASP needs volunteers for PFA Court Wednesday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29!
To volunteer for plaintiffs, contact Durene McCarty at dmccarty@lasp.org or 215-398-6757.

• 1 credit, Substantive

• Register: bucksbar.org/calendar or at this direct link.

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(Updated Jan. 6, 2025 | 9 a.m.)

Due to snow, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA provides the following service update for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025:

Most staff will be working remotely. The Helpline will be available regular hours, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

OPENING 1 HOUR LATE

• Bucks County offices

Stay tuned for possible updates.

Chester, Delaware and Montgomery County COURTS ARE CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 6.

Chester County Government Alert

• Chester County Government Offices and Courts are CLOSED on Monday, January 6

• All Chester County government offices and courts are CLOSED on Monday, January 6 due to inclement weather.

• While closed for public services during this time, many County programs and services continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access County services, we encourage you to call or email the Department which provides those services.

• The Salary Board meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6 at 10AM has been postponed.

• https://www.chesco.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Chester-County-Government-Offices-and-Co-83

Delaware County Government Alert

• Due to inclement weather, the Delaware County Courthouse, Government Center, and county offices that operate during normal business hours will be closed tomorrow, 01-06-2025.

Montgomery County Government Alert

• Due to the number of school districts in Montgomery County, PA that have announced inclement weather closures, all County Courts, buildings, and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 6.

• When the Courthouse is closed, all scheduled matters (in-person and virtual) will be rescheduled for another day by Chambers or Court Administration.

• Residents are encouraged to stay safe by being alert to the changing forecasts and checking road conditions before travel.

• https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=County-Courts-Offices-and-Facilities-Clo-35

LANSDALE - Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) will hold a free monthly outreach at Manna on Main Street / North Penn Commons, 606 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. Stop by our table from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

• Have a question about the outreach? Contact Erika Felpel at 484-275-0672 or efelpel@lasp.org.

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Some of the case types LASP handles: Bankruptcy, consumer law & debt relief, child custody & dependency, domestic violence / Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs), elder law, expungement, record-sealing and pardons, family law, housing (landlord-tenant, eviction, habitability, public & subsidized housing, rent-to-own), and home ownership (mortgage foreclosure, property tax sales, reverse mortgages, tangled title), Hurricane Ida / disaster legal aid, public benefits [Unemployment Compensation, SSI, SSDI, TANF (cash assistance), SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance (Medicaid) & more], utility problems, Veterans benefits & discharge upgrades.