YORK COUNTY LEGAL RESOURCES

County of York: Information on all County of York offices , court calendar, court proceedings, snow days, etc.
Court of Common Pleas: Court of Common Pleas structure, operations, scheduling, local rules, etc.

MidPenn Legal Services: (717) 848-3605 - Free legal representation to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in protection orders and family law.

Pardon Project of York County: (717) 238-9950 - Helps eligible individuals with the pardon application process.

York County Library System - Full service library, York Legal Record copies available, and public access to computers

PA211: www.pa211.org or dial 211 or text zip code to 898-211 - Referrals to a variety of resources Crisis Hotlines, Housing & Shelter, Food, Utilities, Employment & Expenses, Health, Mental Health, Disaster Services, Clothing & Household, Community Resources, Disability Services, Family Resources, Legal Services, Older Adults, Reentry Resources, Substance Use Disorder Services, Transportation, & Veterans. 

PA LEGAL RESOURCES

Administrative Office of PA Courts (AOPC): Information on court proceedings and changing court dates
PA Bar Association (PBA): State Bar Association for legal answers
PA Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL): Lawyer directory of PA Criminal Defense Lawyers
PA Law Help: Information in understanding the law
PA Unified Judicial System Portal: Search for dockets
PA Victim's Compensation Program: Support for victims of crime

ABUSE

Access/YWCA York: (800) 262-8444 or (717) 846-5400 - Shelter, counseling and legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking
Children, Youth & Families: (717) 846-8496 - Protection from neglect and abuse for children.
DA's Victim/Witness Unit: (717) 771-9600 x 3412 - maintains victim/witness rights, attend proceedings with victims/witnesses
MidPenn Legal Services: (717) 848-3605 - Free legal representation to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in protection orders and family law.
Protection From Abuse (PFA) Office: (717) 771-9662 - PFA office advocates provide options for counseling, safety planning and assistance for those people seeking a Protection From Abuse (PFA), Protection From Intimidation (PFI), or Sexual Violence Protection (SVP)
Safe Home Hanover/YWCA: (717) 637-2125 or crisis hotline (717) 632-0007 - Shelter, counseling and legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking

ANIMALS

York County SPCA: (717) 764-6109 - Includes Safe Pet program which provides temporary in-shelter boarding for pets whose owners have fled a domestic violence situation or have been displaced from their home. To inquire email info@ycspca.org.

BUSINESS

Leadership York: Train, connect, and inspire individuals to serve the York community in leadership positions
Susquehanna SCORE: (717) 845-8830 - Provides free business counseling
York County Economic Alliance: (717) 848-4000 - Business Development Services

CONSUMER PROTECTIONS

Bureau of Consumer Protection: PA Attorney General's Office (717) 787-9707 - Fraud and deceptive sales or services (toll free helplines (800) 441-2555)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: (855) 411-2372 - Consumer information on financial institutions, investigates unfair or deceptive lending
Consumer Product Safety Commission:  (800) 638-2772 - Recalls
Identity Theft Hotline: (877) 438-4338 - Information on ID theft and how to report identity theft
Office of Consumer Advocate: (717) 783-5048 or (800) 638-2772 - Issues with utility service (electric, gas, phone, water)
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project: (844) 645-2500 - Provides information, assistance, and advice about residential utility and energy matters affecting low-income consumers

CRIME REPORTING

Crime Stoppers: (800) 472-8477 - Non-profit organization dedicated to fighting crime in local community
Private Criminal Complaints: (717) 771-9600 - PA law allows for private citizens to file private criminal complaints

DISCRIMINATION

City of York Human Relations Commission: (717) 846-2926 - If you believe you have been unlawfully discriminated against please call number or email cyhrc@yorkcity.org
PA Human Relations Commission:  (717) 787-9780 - Addresses discrimination in employment, housing, education and public accommodations

DISCIPLINARY

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: (717) 772-8572 - File a complaint against an attorney or search attorneys who are admitted to practice in PA and find information on attorney's status, contact information, and public disciplinary history.
Judicial Conduct Board: (717) 234-7911 - File a complaint against a Judge
PA Real Estate Commission: (717) 783-3658 - File a complaint against a realtor 

ELDERLY

Area Agency on Aging: (717) 771-9610 - Provides assistance/referrals regarding services including Medicare, long-term care. transportation, etc.
Eldercare Locator: (800) 677-1116 - Provides connections to services
HELPS: (855) 435-7787 - Nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting senior citizens, veterans and legally disabled persons struggling with debt
PA Department of Aging: ( 717) 783-8975 - Includes Ombudsman program for nursing home concerns
Senior Law Center: (877) 727-7529 - A non-profit that may provide free legal assistance to PA residents 60 years and older
TroveStreet: Provides the resources and support to help you have a positive aging experience

EMPLOYMENT

CareerLink: (717) 767-7600 - Career counseling, job search assistance, training, adult education (including ESL), vocational rehabilitation services (for job seekers with disabilities)
Unemployment Compensation: (888) 313-7284 - Support for those facing unemployment
Workman's Compensation: (800) 482-2383 - Workers compensation programs

HOUSING

Bell Socialization Services: (717) 848-5767 - Rental assistance, transitional housing, shelter, mental health services and intellectual disability services
Community Progress Council: (717) 846-4600 – Housing/rental counseling, rental assistance, utility assistance
Housing Authority: (717) 845-2601 – Affordable housing opportunities (City of York)

IMMIGRATION

HIAS Pennsylvania: (800) 799-7233 - Legal services to low-income and at-risk immigrants and refugees
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center: (717) 600-8099 – Access to justice for vulnerable immigrants in detention and in the community through legal services

MEDICAL ISSUES

Crisis Intervention: (717) 851-5320 - Mental health emergencies
Mom-N-PA Dental Missions: Email doctord@epix.net - Free dental care
Office of Vital Records - #844-228-3516 - birth/death certificates, etc
PA Health Department: (877) 724-3258 - Report a public health emergency
Pennsylvania Health Law Project: (800) 274-3258 – May provide free legal services to lower-income consumers, seniors, and persons with disabilities who are having trouble accessing publicly funded healthcare coverage or services

REENTRANTS

The Program "It's About Change": (717) 238-9950 – Provides family services, housing assistance, mentoring and workforce development for ex-offenders
York County Reentry Coalition: (717) 771-9602 – Collaborative group that provides resources to support ex-offenders

TRANSPORTATION

Rabbittransit: (800) 632-9063 - Public transit with transportation services for veterans, shared ride and paratransit (persons with disabilities, seniors, etc) services

VETERANS

ABA Free Legal Answers: Free virtual legal clinic where veterans (eligible dependents and survivors) who meet financial eligibility guidelines can submit questions about civil legal issues pertaining to veterans, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and similar veterans’ legal issues.
Military Assistance Project: (267) 449-6067 - Non-profit organization providing legal and financial services to military personnel, veterans, and their spouses/widow(er)
Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program: (800) 932-0311 – Can provide free legal assistance to qualified veterans