Financial challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Legal aid can help you understand your rights, explore solutions, and take steps toward greater financial stability. From debt and consumer protections to accessing life-sustaining benefits, we work with clients to navigate the legal and financial barriers that stand in the way of a more secure future.
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Legal Aid Can Help You Navigate Financial Challenges
Public Assistance
Public assistance, such as medical, food, cash, or utility assistance, is available for many low-income families. These programs are here to help our clients weather difficult times, such as periods of unemployment.
Unemployment Compensation
If you have been laid off, there’s understandably a lot of uncertainty as to your financial future. But it’s possible to get unemployment compensation for up to 26 weeks to help you and your family during this time. Summit Legal Aid may be able to help you.
State & Federal Taxes
If you are contacted by the IRS or the state of Pennsylvania, we may be able to help. We offer free legal advice through our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and tax lawyers, and can accommodate people with Limited English Proficiency.
Driver's License Restoration
A valid driver’s license is essential for daily life. Without one, access to work, food, medical care, childcare, and other services becomes challenging.
Summit Legal Aid can help you navigate Pennsylvania’s restoration process.
Removing Barriers to Employment
Summit Legal aid can help remove barriers that keep people from finding or keeping work. We assist with clearing eligible criminal records and restoring driver’s license privileges, opening the door to better job opportunities and greater stability.
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WE CAN HELP
Depending on the issue, we can give you advice, represent you in court, or help you fill out complicated legal paperwork. And if you qualify, our services will be free to you.
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