Service Area
Northwestern Legal Services serves Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Mercer, McKean, Potter, Venango, and Warren County residents at or below the federal poverty line — or nearly 100,000 out of the more than 650,000 people (over 15 percent) living in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Most attorneys charge at least $100 an hour for their expertise, a figure many of our local citizens cannot simply afford. As a nonprofit law firm, NWLS helps relieve the financial burden of obtaining legal services.
Statistics
6,608
People Served
Last year, NWLS handled 3,491 cases and helped 6,608 people with their civil legal needs.
$1,966,004
2024-25 Earnings
NWLS attorneys and legal advocates obtained nearly 2 million dollars for their clients.
Our Services
Telephone Advice
NWLS offers legal advice by phone for a variety of legal issues.
Clinics for Clients
NWLS offers clinic-type programs for eligible clients wishing to initiate an action to obtain an order, modify an existing order, or relocate to another county.
Direct Representation
NWLS offers eligible clients direct legal representation—ranging from limited to extended service— through in-person office appointments.
Pro Bono
NWLS works with private attorneys to provide pro bono representation to low-income individuals.
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