Midpenn Legal Services
VerifiedFamily Law Attorney
315 N Centre St Ste 201, Pottsville, PA 17901, United States
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About Midpenn Legal Services
MidPenn Legal Services is a 501c(3) non-profit law firm dedicated to providing civil legal services. The firm serves low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania. Its mission is to deliver high-quality free civil legal services, aiming to improve the lives of clients and communities through the civil justice system.
The firm was established on July 1, 2000, as a result of the merger of four predecessor legal aid programs: Central Pennsylvania Legal Services, Keystone Legal Services, Legal Services, Inc., and Southern Allegheny Legal Services.
MidPenn Legal Services offers a range of program services, including assistance with:
- Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, and Utility Termination
- Housing matters such as Eviction, Mortgage Foreclosure, and Tenant's Rights
- Family law issues like Custody and Domestic Violence protection
- Employment Law, Unemployment Compensation, and record clearing services (Expungements, Sealing Records, Pardons)
- Low Income Taxpayer Clinic services for disputes with the IRS
- Public Benefits, including Medical Assistance, SNAP, LIHEAP, and WIC.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Rhodia D. Thomas, Esq. — Executive Director
- Laurie Baughman, Esq. — Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy
- Carrie Bowmaster, Esq. — Deputy Director for Operations
- Nicholas M. Matash, Esq. — Chief Counsel
- Valerie West, Esq. — Director of Contract Compliance
- Ryan M. Cummins, Esq. — Manager
- Schawnne Kilgus, Esq. — Managing Attorney
- Jillian Copeland, Esq. — Managing Attorney
- Stephanie L. Longenberger Esq. — Manager / Attorney
- Kathryn Wentzel, Esq. — Manager / Attorney
- Robert Hamilton, Esq. — Co-Managing Attorneys
- Services listed
- Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Utility Termination, Eviction, Habitability, Mortgage Foreclosure, Tenant's Rights, Public Housing, Custody, Domestic Violence, Employment Law, Unemployment Compensation
- Founded
- 2000
- Consultations
- Free initial consultation
- Fees
- MidPenn Legal Services services are free to eligible individuals in civil cases.
- Offices
- 100 North Cameron Street, Suite 401 West, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- 171 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
- 232 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522
- 401 E. Louther Street, Suite 103, Carlisle, PA 17013
- 230 Lincoln Way East, Suite A, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Source: midpenn.org · checked October 14, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am–3:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Midpenn Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Midpenn Legal Services located?+
Midpenn Legal Services is located at 315 N Centre St Ste 201, Pottsville, PA 17901, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Midpenn Legal Services handle?+
Midpenn Legal Services handles Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Employment, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
How do I contact Midpenn Legal Services?+
Call Midpenn Legal Services at +1 570-628-3931 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.
Is Midpenn Legal Services well rated?+
Midpenn Legal Services has a 3.3-star rating based on 63 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- Valerie Finnefrock· via Google
If I could I would give negative stars! Marsha told her client she sent a proposal to my sons lawyer twice, he never received anything from her, now she couldn't even be bothered to show up to mediation today, i wouldn't call these people for help even if it wouldn't cost me anything!
a year ago - Jennie Kramer· via Google
Terrible experience— the paralegal I spoke with was dismissive and unhelpful, claiming they couldn't assist despite the issues I raised being listed on the application form. She didn't bother to gather any details about my situation and offered no alternative resources.
a year ago - WILD WORLD· via Google
I called to see if they would be able to help, they were not able to do it. They didn't offer any other options for me or even seem interested in talking with me. She didn't even make me feel like I could tell her what was going on, so she could be able to truly be able to say, yes or no for the program to be able to helping me.
a year ago - Dina· via Google
They guided me legally but I thought they would be present at a hearing at a magistraite's office but they do not file an entry of appearance in order to be present physically. From the answering machine message, I comprehended that they only physically represent someone if they're going through domestic violence. I sincerely thought they represented you & appeared physically at any hearing/court matter regarding all aspects of law, except criminal. I was not expecting that to be their protocol relating to case representation. I was very disappointed.
8 months ago - Icy Fakeppl· via Google
Rene refused to help my son who has disabilities because he works and makes "too much money" though his hours vary depending on how he feels and if he has his medication. Was an automatic NO and told to call Anthony Urban
2 months ago