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n February 16, Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 166 into law, expanding Pennsylvania's expungement law for people with certain misdemeanor convictions. You can read Executive Director Elizabeth W. Fritsch's commentary on the new law at Newsworks.org.
This bill was passed almost unanimously in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate. SB 166 provides a light at the end of the tunnel for Pennsylvanians with a qualifying misdemeanor conviction. Pennsylvanians who have paid their debts to society get a second chance and an opportunity to thrive.
Helping a Child Succeed in School
LASP Wins Appeal for Social Security Benefits
When G* started kindergarten, he quickly fell behind his peers. It became apparent that he had learning and social disabilities.
But when his parents filed for Social Security benefits, they were denied. They began taking more and more time off from work to care for their son, losing income and jeopardizing their housing.
G's parents came to LASP for help.
Their LASP attorney successfully demonstrated that G met the stringent requirements under SSI regulations and won an appeal of the Social Security judgement. G now gets the support he deserves to help him succeed in school, and his family receives a monthly check that helps pay for services. In addition, the family received a lump sum of back benefits which helped them stabilize their housing.The family can now focus their energy on helping G be the best student he can be without the additional worry of losing their home.
*Name has been changed but the story is real.
When you
donateto LASP, you make it possible to reach more people in need --- people like G* and his family.
Phillip Rosenthal, Esq., Staff Attorney in LASP's Delaware County office, visited
Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corporation in Sharon Hill to introduce LASP to the CDC. Mr. Rosenthal provided an overview of the types of cases LASP handles, client eligibility requirements and how to apply for services.
Montgomery County
William Shimer, Esq., Managing Attorney for LASP's Montgomery County office, was a special guest at the recent Montgomery County Paralegal Association's Kick Off Meeting which focused on the areas of Access to Justice and Pro Bono work. Mr. Shimer discussed LASP's civil legal work and how MCPA can support the organization.
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