Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN)
- Coordinates legal aid services statewide.
- Website: palegalaid.net
- Hotline: 1-800-322-7572
- Community Legal Services (CLS) – Philadelphia
- Free civil legal services for low-income Philadelphians (housing, benefits, employment).
- Website: clsphila.org
- Phone: 1-215-981-3700
- Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS)
- Focuses on housing and community development law.
- Website: rhls.org
- Phone: 1-855-448-4826
Regional Legal Aid Providers
- MidPenn Legal Services
- Serves 18 counties in central PA (Harrisburg, Lancaster, State College).
- Website: midpenn.org
- Phone: 1-800-326-9177
- Northwestern Legal Services
- Covers 14 counties in northwestern PA (Erie, Butler, Mercer).
- Website: nwls.org
- Phone: 1-800-665-6957
- Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA)
- Serves 5 counties in southwestern PA (Pittsburgh, Beaver, Washington).
- Website: nlsa.us
- Phone: 1-866-761-6572
- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)
- Covers 4 counties near Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery).
- Website: lasp.org
- Phone: 1-877-429-5994
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightspa.org
- Phone: 1-800-692-7443
- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: pcadv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- HIAS Pennsylvania
- Immigration legal services (asylum, citizenship, DACA).
- Website: hiaspa.org
- Phone: 1-215-832-0900
- Veterans Leadership Program (VLP)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: vlpwpa.org
- Phone: 1-412-481-8200
- SeniorLAW Center
- Legal assistance for Pennsylvanians 60+ (elder abuse, wills, housing).
- Website: seniorlawcenter.org
- Phone: 1-877-727-7529
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National) or PA-SAFE: 1-888-772-7227
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-877-429-5994 (LASP)
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-877-727-7529 (SeniorLAW Center)
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-692-7443 (DRP)
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Pennsylvania Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: pacourts.us/self-help
- LawHelpPA.org
- Free legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelppa.org
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations.
- Website: pabar.org/public/lrs
- Phone: 1-800-692-7375
Pro Bono Programs
- Philadelphia VIP
- Pro bono services for low-income residents.
- Website: phillyvip.org
- Phone: 1-215-523-9550
- PA Pro Bono
- Statewide pro bono opportunities.
- Website: palegalaid.net/probono
Law School Clinics
- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Clinics
- Services in immigration, housing, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.upenn.edu/clinics
- Temple University Beasley School of Law Clinics
- Focus on community lawyering, advocacy, and public interest law.
- Website: law.temple.edu/clinics
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law Clinics
- Legal aid in civil rights, environmental law, and health justice.
- Website: law.pitt.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
- Advocacy for Lenape tribal members.
- Website: lenape-nation.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Many organizations (e.g., CLS, MidPenn) offer online intake forms.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Lenape Nation or NARF for advocacy.