Adams

If you are in need of legal aid, click here and fill out the PBA Pro Bono Program Legal Assistance Request Form you find there. You should also check out palawhelp.org. The search engine on the website is excellent. Enter the county where you are having the problem and list the area of law to locate resources to pursue.

If you are a pro bono volunteer, the entry below will outline how pro bono is done in this county and detail any organized pro bono program for you to work with here. You can also go to the main PBA pro bono site for lawyers, and check out and sign up on paprobono.net. Check out the https://www.paprobono.net/program-directory/ The Pro Bono Program Directory is a searchable database of organizations that are seeking the assistance of volunteer pro bono advocates. You can find an opportunity that meets your volunteer goal by using the guide's filters to find an opportunity in your locality and legal area of preference.

 

Probono Coordinator

Pro Bono in this County:

Information is currently being updated.

Check out the work on pardons here at www.PardonMePA.org

MidPenn Legal Services 2019-20
The legal-aid provider in Adams County is MidPenn Legal Services.
Read the overview of MidPenn’s services to counties in 2019-20.
Read the report on MidPenn’s services in Adams County in 2019-20.

MidPenn Legal Services 2015-16 Fact Sheet, Posted January 2017
The legal-aid provider in Adams County is MidPenn Legal Services. Read the overview of the MidPenn's services to counties in 2015-16. Read the report on MidPenn's services in Adams County in 2015-16.


Jackson, Perry Receive PBA Pro Bono Awards
Sheryl Jackson of Gettysburg and John Perry (retired, formerly of MidPenn Legal Services, Gettysburg) were recognized with 2021 PBA Pro Bono Awards for formalizing and restructuring the Adams County Pro Bono program. Pictured below: Former Mid Penn Legal Services Managing Attorney Paul Edger presents Jackson with her award at the meeting of the Adams County Bar Association in Gettysburg on June 14, 2023. Perry was presented with his award at a later date.