Pennsylvania Legal Aid Help

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN)
    • Coordinates legal aid services statewide.
    • Websitepalegalaid.net
    • Hotline: 1-800-322-7572
  2. Community Legal Services (CLS) – Philadelphia
    • Free civil legal services for low-income Philadelphians (housing, benefits, employment).
    • Websiteclsphila.org
    • Phone: 1-215-981-3700
  3. Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS)
    • Focuses on housing and community development law.
    • Websiterhls.org
    • Phone: 1-855-448-4826

Regional Legal Aid Providers

  1. MidPenn Legal Services
    • Serves 18 counties in central PA (Harrisburg, Lancaster, State College).
    • Websitemidpenn.org
    • Phone: 1-800-326-9177
  2. Northwestern Legal Services
    • Covers 14 counties in northwestern PA (Erie, Butler, Mercer).
    • Websitenwls.org
    • Phone: 1-800-665-6957
  3. Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA)
    • Serves 5 counties in southwestern PA (Pittsburgh, Beaver, Washington).
    • Websitenlsa.us
    • Phone: 1-866-761-6572
  4. Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)
    • Covers 4 counties near Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery).
    • Websitelasp.org
    • Phone: 1-877-429-5994

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP)
  2. Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitepcadv.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  3. HIAS Pennsylvania
    • Immigration legal services (asylum, citizenship, DACA).
    • Websitehiaspa.org
    • Phone: 1-215-832-0900
  4. Veterans Leadership Program (VLP)
    • Free legal help for veterans.
    • Websitevlpwpa.org
    • Phone: 1-412-481-8200
  5. SeniorLAW Center
    • Legal assistance for Pennsylvanians 60+ (elder abuse, wills, housing).
    • Websiteseniorlawcenter.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

  1. Pennsylvania Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelpPA.org
  3. Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Philadelphia VIP
    • Pro bono services for low-income residents.
    • Websitephillyvip.org
    • Phone: 1-215-523-9550
  2. PA Pro Bono

Law School Clinics

  1. University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Clinics
  2. Temple University Beasley School of Law Clinics
  3. University of Pittsburgh School of Law Clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.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.
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