Announcements
2013 CLE Dates
6/21/2013
Mark your calendars and save the dates for CCBA's 2013 CLE Dates: June 21, July 19, August 16, September 27, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
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New Cumberland County Bar Association President
2/1/2013
Robert P. Kline, Esquire was installed as President of the Cumberland County Bar Association for the year 2013.
2013 Clerk of Court's Fee Schedule
1/9/2013
Open the attached file to access the 2013 Clerk of Court's Fee Schedule.
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DIVERSION PROGRAM
4/24/2012
After a year of discussions and planning, the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas established a Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program. Recognizing the current mortgage foreclosure crisis; President Judge Kevin A. Hess with the cooperation of the Cumberland County Bar Association (CCBA) and Pro Bono Program set forth to create an Administrative Order developing a solid program to help financially distressed homeowners. The order took effect April 1, 2012.
On foreclosures filed after April 1, 2012 the homeowner will be directed to contact MidPenn Legal Services to qualify for pro bono representation associated with a Notice of Foreclosure. Cumberland County Bar Association and MidPenn Legal Service attorneys will provide representation to the homeowners.
Instructions will be included with the homeowner's notice on how to opt-in to the Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program. If you have any questions or need information please contact the Cumberland County Bar Association at 1-800-990-9108 ext 105
Judicial Evaluation Commission Results
3/9/2011
The Judicial Evaluation Commission of the Cumberland County Bar Association has released its ratings of potential judicial candidates seeking election to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. The Commission results are attached. Cumberland County anticipates two new judges on the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas in January 2012. The 2011 election cycle is the first in which the CCBA Judicial Evaluation Commission issued guidance to the general public on the caliber of county judicial candidates.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association created a valuable website, PAVoteSmart to help educate the public about the role of judges and the courts. The website is www.pavotesmart.com
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Do you need an attorney?
2/1/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service program has been serving the needs of the community since 1997. The Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can connect you with an attorney’s office to schedule an initial consultation. Our attorneys are required to be licensed and actively engaged in the practice of law in Cumberland County (PA) and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and act in compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. While our service does not directly employ attorneys or provide free legal advice, we would be pleased to match you with an attorney who is conveniently located and qualified to handle your specific legal matter.
If you would like a referral to a Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service lawyer, call the Cumberland County Bar Association office at : (717) 249-3166 or PA toll free 1-800 990-9108 (Extension 102) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and ask for the Lawyer Referral Service.
See the Lawyer Referral Services tab on the left for additional information.
JANUARY 26, 2011 MARKED THE CCBA'S 110TH YEAR
1/26/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Association was formed on January 26, 1901, and later incorporated on December 29, 1994. Its purpose is to promote education, fellowship, and ethics among local lawyers and to foster public awareness of the legal system and the individual's rights and responsibilities under our system.
CCBA Pro Bono Program Fundraiser
1/1/2011
The Cumberland County Bar Foundation has available for sale a Thermo-O-Tote that keeps food HOT or COLD; it can be used for grocery shopping, travel, work, parties, sports events or at the beach. The cost is $10.00. See the attached order form. All proceeds will support the CCBA Pro Bono Program. The Cumberland County Bar Foundation is a Not For Profit 501C3 organization.
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Know your Credit Rights Campaign
12/31/2010
The Cumberland County Bar Association (CCBA) along with the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)and 32 other counties have launched a new credit rights public education campaign. As part of the campaign, the associations are distributing a free “Know Your Credit Rights” brochure with information on the new federal rules designed to help protect credit card users. A copy of the brochure is available from the CCBA office or on the PBA’s website at http:/www.pabar.org/clips/knowyourcreditrights.pdf
For the PBA News Release on the Campaign go to on the web:
http://www.pabar.org/public/news%20releases/pr10182010.asp