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Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms - (1)

Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - (8)

Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (10)

Information from Government Agencies - (3)

Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms

Lancaster Court Self-Help Center (Separate Website)
The Lancaster County Court Self Help Center opened in July, 2004. The main purpose of the Center is to provide one central location where self-represented litigants can obtain some of the information and forms that they may need to represent themselves in certain types of court actions.
By: Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County

Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network

Buying or Repairing a Car This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

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Information on buying or repairing a vehicle
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

Have You Bought a Lemon? New Car Buyer's Rights
Informational Brochure outlining the consumer's rights when buying or leasing a car.
By: Northwestern Legal Services

Automobile Lemon Law (Separate Website)
Information on your rights under the Automobile Lemon Law.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.

Consumer Auto Problems and Car Fraud (Separate Website)
Where to turn when faced with consumer auto problems or car fraud.

Repairing a Car (Separate Website)
Steps you should take when having your car repaired.
By: Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.

Repossessions This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

Information on a creditors' right to reposess your property
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

Defending Consumer Rights (Separate Website)
Information on methods to protect consumer rights.
By: Community Legal Services

How to Sue At the Office of the Magisterial District Judge
How to file suit on small claims in your local Office of the Magisterial District Judge.
By: MidPenn Legal Services

Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations

Automobile Repossession (Separate Website)
Information on your rights regarding the repossession of your vehicle.
By: Erie County Bar Association

The Lemon Law (Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law applies to any new vehicle purchased and registered in Pennsylvania.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Used Car Sales (Separate Website)
Information on your rights when buying used car.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Auto Accidents and Insurance This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association

Pennsylvania Automobile Insurance Act (Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Automobile Insurance Law and your options under the law.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Auto Accident Victim's Medical Bills (Separate Website)
Information about provisions in Pennsylvania law that may entitle you to have your medical bills paid when you are injured in an auto accident.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Auto Insurance Myths and Realities (Separate Website)
Information on auto insurance issues from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association

Traffic Violations and Summary Offenses This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association

Drivers' Licenses and Vehicle Code Law (Separate Website)
Information that was discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the July 3, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show
By: Allegheny County Bar Association

Driving Under the Influence (Separate Website)
Information on the law about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Information from Government Agencies

Used Car Checklists (Separate Website)
Information on buying a used car from the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Lemon Law Protection (Separate Website)
Information on the Pennsylvania Lemon Law published by the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Consumer Protection Relating to Automobiles (Separate Website)
Various brochures relating to automobiles and information consumers should be aware of.
By: Federal Trade Commission


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