Neighborhood Legal Services
@nlsapgh.bsky.social
Non-profit, public interest law firm to provide civil legal assistance to poor and vulnerable residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties in PA
Do you have a criminal record?
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Do you have a criminal record?
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
Has it been an obstacle to securing employment or renting a safe place to live? Learn about how to clear your record at our Clean Slate and Expungement Clinic on Jan. 7!
Register online by visiting nlsa.us/request-legal-help or by phone at 1-866-6572.
NLS wishes everyone a happy Hannukah!
December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NLS wishes everyone a happy Hannukah!
Today is Eileen Yacknin Day in the City of Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today is Eileen Yacknin Day in the City of Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Pittsburgh City Council honored long time NLS litigation supervisor, Eileen Yacknin with a proclamation in recognition of her career fighting for the legal rights of low income people in advance of her upcoming retirement .
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free presentation on Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities at the Homewood Community Engagement Center!
December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9 for a free presentation on Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities at the Homewood Community Engagement Center!
The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for heating bills through energy assistance grants and crisis grants.
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay for heating bills through energy assistance grants and crisis grants.
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
Applications now open!
dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP
The Housing Stabilization Center is temporarily closed throughout the month of December. The HSC expects to reopen in January to resume in-person help for people applying for rental assistance. To apply call 412-248-0021.
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Housing Stabilization Center is temporarily closed throughout the month of December. The HSC expects to reopen in January to resume in-person help for people applying for rental assistance. To apply call 412-248-0021.
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
actionhousing.org/our-services/allegheny-housing-stabilization-collaborative/
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during #GivingTuesday! 💟 We were able to raise over 10,000 dollars thanks to the generosity of our amazing community!
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us during #GivingTuesday! 💟 We were able to raise over 10,000 dollars thanks to the generosity of our amazing community!
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
Your gift ensures that every person, regardless of income, has access to justice when they need it most.
#GivingTuesday is TODAY!
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#GivingTuesday is TODAY!
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
Each year, NLS provides civil legal help to more than 21,000 neighbors, including over 1,500 children, creating more than $12 in community benefit for every dollar donated!
Learn more about our campaign by going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
NLS wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NLS wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
We're thankful for all the support from our amazing community.
NLS offices are closed all day Thanksgiving and the day after to intake calls and walk-ins. We re-open to both at 9:00am on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
NLS offices are closed all day Thanksgiving and the day after to intake calls and walk-ins. We re-open to both at 9:00am on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
Our online intake is open for applications 24/7.
We’re participating in the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
November 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We’re participating in the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Annual Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
For more information: ulpgh.org/event/annual...
NEW LOCATIN AND LINK!
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW LOCATIN AND LINK!
Save the date! Give Big Pittsburgh is December 2, 2024! Your gift helps make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Learn more about our campaign going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
#GivingTuesday #GiveBigPittsburgh
Learn more about our campaign going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
#GivingTuesday #GiveBigPittsburgh
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Save the date! Give Big Pittsburgh is December 2, 2024! Your gift helps make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Learn more about our campaign going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
#GivingTuesday #GiveBigPittsburgh
Learn more about our campaign going to bit.ly/NLSGiveBig
#GivingTuesday #GiveBigPittsburgh
NLS was at the Open Doors Resource Fair last Saturday.
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NLS was at the Open Doors Resource Fair last Saturday.
Received a license suspension notice and considering filing an appeal? Join NLS for a free informational in-person / online workshop on Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22,
More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/
More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Received a license suspension notice and considering filing an appeal? Join NLS for a free informational in-person / online workshop on Saturday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22,
More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/
More information: nlsa.us/about-us/events/
Last week, local news reported that 1,500 people are losing their licenses after a "breakdown" in Allegheny County court records department. If YOU received a suspension notice, you may want to file an appeal.
Apply for legal help: nlsa.us/request-lega...
Apply for legal help: nlsa.us/request-lega...
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Last week, local news reported that 1,500 people are losing their licenses after a "breakdown" in Allegheny County court records department. If YOU received a suspension notice, you may want to file an appeal.
Apply for legal help: nlsa.us/request-lega...
Apply for legal help: nlsa.us/request-lega...
NLS attended the Kincaid Senior Fair in October.
November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NLS attended the Kincaid Senior Fair in October.
Support NLS this #GivingTuesday and help us greet people in need of equal justice with open doors.
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Support NLS this #GivingTuesday and help us greet people in need of equal justice with open doors.
#SNAP Benefits are delayed for November. #LIHEAP is delayed until December 2025.
NLS food resource page for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties: nlsa.us/about-us/foo...
NLS food resource page for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties: nlsa.us/about-us/foo...
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#SNAP Benefits are delayed for November. #LIHEAP is delayed until December 2025.
NLS food resource page for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties: nlsa.us/about-us/foo...
NLS food resource page for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties: nlsa.us/about-us/foo...
Civil legal aid provided by NLS resolves legal problems impacting our clients most basic needs- food, shelter, employment, and personal safety.
#LegalAidMatters
#LegalAidMatters
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Civil legal aid provided by NLS resolves legal problems impacting our clients most basic needs- food, shelter, employment, and personal safety.
#LegalAidMatters
#LegalAidMatters
Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating #ProBonoWeek!
Without the passion and hard work of our Pro Bono volunteers, NLS's mission would not be possible!
This week and all throughout the year, we appreciate you!
Without the passion and hard work of our Pro Bono volunteers, NLS's mission would not be possible!
This week and all throughout the year, we appreciate you!
October 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating #ProBonoWeek!
Without the passion and hard work of our Pro Bono volunteers, NLS's mission would not be possible!
This week and all throughout the year, we appreciate you!
Without the passion and hard work of our Pro Bono volunteers, NLS's mission would not be possible!
This week and all throughout the year, we appreciate you!
Happy National Paralegal Day! ⚖ A huge thank you to our amazing paralegals who empower our attorneys to achieve the best outcomes for our clients!
October 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy National Paralegal Day! ⚖ A huge thank you to our amazing paralegals who empower our attorneys to achieve the best outcomes for our clients!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by for our Pro Bono Volunteer Appreciation Coffee Hour!
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by for our Pro Bono Volunteer Appreciation Coffee Hour!
Pro Bono Volunteers are invited to join us at the NLS Pittsburgh Office Library on October 21st 9am-11am for coffee and donuts as a "thank you" for your hard work! ☕🍩
October 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Pro Bono Volunteers are invited to join us at the NLS Pittsburgh Office Library on October 21st 9am-11am for coffee and donuts as a "thank you" for your hard work! ☕🍩
Don't be afraid to volunteer!
NLS has a wide variety of pro bono programs to choose from, just visit nlsa.us/volunteer/ to sign up and learn more about how you can help increase access to justice!
NLS has a wide variety of pro bono programs to choose from, just visit nlsa.us/volunteer/ to sign up and learn more about how you can help increase access to justice!
October 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Don't be afraid to volunteer!
NLS has a wide variety of pro bono programs to choose from, just visit nlsa.us/volunteer/ to sign up and learn more about how you can help increase access to justice!
NLS has a wide variety of pro bono programs to choose from, just visit nlsa.us/volunteer/ to sign up and learn more about how you can help increase access to justice!