Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

Across Pennsylvania, a statewide coalition coordinates civil legal aid to help low-income residents access justice. Based in Harrisburg and supported by eight regional programs plus six specialized programs, this framework ensures consistent access to essential legal services across every county.

Key services and focus areas include:

• Legal Assistance: direct representation and information on legal rights and remedies through a network of regional and specialized offices.
• Professional Development: training materials, discussion groups, and job boards that support legal advocates within the network.
• Advocate Support: resources such as legal briefs, grant reports, and delivery of civil legal services.
• Public Benefits Project: dedicated to enabling eligible Pennsylvanians to access public benefits.
• Statewide Employment Law Project: addressing employment-related legal issues affecting low-income individuals.

Notable initiatives amplify community impact, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Program which places attorneys and law students in offices across the state; the Excellence Awards honoring champions of access to justice and domestic-violence advocates; and the Cy Pres Funds program that directs residual class-action funds to support legal aid services. This coalition coordinates eight regional programs and six specialized programs to reach every county, including Cranberry, PA and the North Hills, delivering practical, rights-based legal assistance.

Together, these efforts help ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to timely, rights-based legal support and trusted navigation through the civil-legal system.