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Mercer County Bar Association
PHONE
609-585-6200
FAX
609-585-5537
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Francine Kowalczyk, Executive Director
CONTACT NAME
Barbara Cincilla, Office Manager
DESCRIPTION
A professional association of lawyers practicing in Mercer County
whose aim is to strengthen professional bonds, to maintain
standards of practice, to keep members informed of the current
state of legal practice in Mercer County, and to provide
assistance to the public in the form of community programs,
free seminars designed to inform and educate, and continuing
legal education seminars for the membership.
PROGRAMS
Hey, I'm 18! presentation to high school students. Call 585-
6200 to schedule a presentation.
Lawyer Referral Service: A program which provides residents of
Mercer County free assistance in obtaining an attorney in a
particular legal area.
Volunteer Lawyers Project: A program operated in conjunction
with the Legal Aid Society of Mercer County, which provides
lawyers to handle cases of non-emergent matters free of
charge to low income residents of Mercer County. Clients are
screened through Legal Aid.
Lawyers C.A.R.E.: Provides individuals 15 minute free legal
consultation the 2nd Wednesday of each month at a free legal
clinic held at the Quakerbridge Mall. The objective is to counsel,
provide assistance, inform residents about resources, and
educate them about the legal system and how it can work for
them. Call for the next date.
Kids Instructed in Tolerance through Education and Support
(KITES): Program which enables children to learn tolerance and
conflict resolution skills. Call 609-585-6200 for further
information.
Mercer County Bar Foundation: Organization founded in 1995
to aid in the funding of law-related programs in the county.
FOUNDED
1901
SUBJECTS
Professional Organizations
Legal Services
LAST UPDATED
2/08