News & Events

9/26/2024 - MidPenn held its annual Access to Justice Awards at the Mount Nittany Overlook Event Center on September 26. The event is a celebration honoring members of the legal profession who have made significant contributions toward achieving equal justice for all members of the community. Susan Bardo, Esq. from Penn State Law received the Donald F.Smith, Jr. Pro Bono Award. Mazza Law Group, P.C. received the Law Firm of the Year award. Mark Weaver, Esq. accepted on behalf of Mazza Law Group, P.C.

10/1/2024 - At the Lancaster Bar Association's open house on October 1, MidPenn was presented with a check to support our Family Law attorney in Lancaster County. Support from the Bar ensures that more Lancaster County families get meaningful access to the justice system. MidPenn Managing Attorney Stephanie Longenberger accepted the check on behalf of MidPenn.

5/21/2024 - The PA Dairymen's Association were at the Dauphin County Bar Association's parking lot (behind our Harrisburg office) on May 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. selling Farm Show Milkshakes. Proceeds went to support the 2024 Astonishing Advocates who are raising money to help provide legal services for families in need.

5/3/2024 - Congratulations to MidPenn Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy Laurie Baughman! Laurie was recognized with the 2024 Louise Herr award for her dedication and service to the legal community at last night's Lancaster Bar Association dinner.

July 12, 2023 - MidPenn Attorney Yinet Perez Vega took part in an Expungement and Pardon Clinic in York County. Yinet worked with the Pardon Project of York County along with The Program "It's About Change", the York County (PA) Bar Association/York County Bar Foundation and the York County Clerk of Courts to help 50 individuals seeking a fresh start.

3/23/2021 - Matthew Rich, Esq., began his career as an intern with MidPenn Legal Services in 2006. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Matt enrolled in law school and began working full-time as a housing paralegal with MidPenn. Following his graduation, Matt was hired as a staff attorney handling housing cases, and he became the lead housing attorney just one year later. In the last decade, Matt has become a housing law expert, especially in landlord/tenant law. His advocacy led to rule changes that benefit his clients and other marginalized Pennsylvanians. In particular, Matt is regarded for his work to get local Housing Authorities to recognize their responsibility to provide "reasonable accommodations" for tenants with mental health and physical disabilities. In addition, Matt began training MDJ's on landlord/tenant law in 2017, and he regularly trains attorneys at local county bar associations as well as PLAN's Statewide Conference. (Source: PA Legal Aid Network)

May 2023 - Attorneys Yinet Perez Vega and Nick Matash were two of MidPenn's attorney staff conducting training for interpreters with the International Service Center. The trainings conducted throughout May focused on civil legal aid issues. Having a basic understanding of these issues and related terminology will aid the interpreters as they work with individuals seeking legal assistance.

MidPenn Attorneys Judith Kline and Angelica Matias at the expungement and pardon clinic. The event took place at the DoubleTree in Reading and was hosted by Magisterial District Judges Tonya Butler and Carissa Johnson. The event was sponsored by state Sen. Judy Schwank, Berks Connections/Pretrial Services, MidPenn Legal Services, and the Berks County Bar Association. 107 Berks County residents attended and received assistance at Thursday evenings expungement and pardon clinic.

6/21/22 - Congratulations to retired MidPenn Staff John Mitton, Esq. and Carolyn Sexton. At the York County (PA) Bar Association/York County Bar Foundation's Annual Recognition Dinner, John was presented with the PBA Civil Legal Aid Attorney of the Year Award and Carolyn was presented with the PBA Pro Bono Partner Award for their distinguished careers and dedication to the provision of legal services.

6/9/22 - “ We witness and fight against the intersectional symptoms of systemic racism every day. We hold the collective power to bring about sustainable change in advancing racial equity in America.” Says Rhodia Thomas, Chair of the NLADA Board of Directors and Executive Director of MidPenn Legal Services.

5/22/22 - MidPenn Reading Attorney Angelica Matias shares information about local resources for veterans at the Veteran’s Expo at Alvernia University. Photo by Berks Bar Association.
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3/22/2022 - We love hearing from our clients. MidPenn Attorney Jim Orgass recently received this letter from an appreciative client.