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Northwestern Legal Services (Franklin 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 Venango County.

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

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HOW TO GET HELP:
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   Call this number for an appointment:  800-665-6957, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
Location: 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 420, Franklin, PA 16323
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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: 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
 
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   This office holds legal clinics for eligible clients at 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 420, Franklin, PA 16323
 
 

CUSTODY CLINIC, 2nd Wednesday of the month

NO-FAULT DIVORCE CLINIC, Scheduled based on demand.
 

  Pre-registration is required for all clinics. Clients should call 800-665-6957, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm to register.
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE:
 
Counties served by this office:  Venango
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 CLINIC are offered. Preregistration is required. Call (800) 665-6957 for information.

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Emergency contact information  Call 800-665-6957, for referral to your local office.
 
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Contact information
Phone:New Clients: 800-665-6957; Others: 814-437-3028, (800) 753-5705
Fax:(814) 437-2774
Web site:www.nwls.org
 
Last Updated: 09/10/03
 
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