Legal service providers often face the challenge of providing complex and evolving legal advice to a variety of people. For more than 20 years, Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) has provided free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Philadelphia. Provides a variety of free legal services to low-income people, including the homeless and immigrants. Can advise on navigating the child welfare system – 2 locations-1424 Chestnut Street-215-981-3700 AND 1410 W Erie Avenue-215-227-2400. www.clsphila.org PAH works with shelter providers, homeless advocates, non-profit service providers and the legal community to provide legal representation to homeless clients and connect them with other social services. 1429 Walnut Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102. (215) 523-9595. www.homelessadvocacyproject.org The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania is a non-profit, public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Call (215) 587-9377 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 600 www.aidslawpa.org/contact-us/need-legal-services Helping low-income families of children with disabilities solve their health care problems. Provides FREE legal advice on a variety of topics, including the medical assistance complaint procedure.
Call 215-587-3350. www.legalclinicforthedisabled.org SeniorLAW Center provides a wide range of services in our mission to protect the legal rights and interests of older adults. 1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1501. Call 1-877-727-7529 for assistance. seniorlawcenter.org/ We are here for all Philadelphians to provide reliable information and compassionate legal advocacy. An online resource for free or low-cost legal information and civil law services for low-income individuals – online only. www.palawhelp.org We are able to provide basic legal aid services to Philadelphians in need with the generous support of our donors and supporters. Help us start the new year with a gift of justice. Promoting equity and quality education in the public school system and helping families understand and enforce their legal rights, early intervention services, children whose first language is not English, and children with disabilities – excellent website 215-238-6970, 1315 Walnut Street, 4. www.elc-pa.org About 30 percent of Philadelphia residents live in families with incomes below the federal poverty line.
For people with low incomes, the elderly or people with disabilities, our legal assistance is often crucial to protect their homes, children, safety and livelihoods. The PLA`s mission is to help those who cannot afford a lawyer navigate the legal system and understand and protect their rights. Specializing in Protection from Abuse (PFA) and Legal Issues – 215-686-7082 www.womenagainstabuse.org Public Interest Law Center, which provides legal services to children, specializing in child welfare reform, juvenile justice, mental health and children`s health – 215-625-0551 – 1315 Walnut Street. www.jlc.org Visit our website to learn more about the PLA, our lawyers, our departments, the types of legal issues we deal with and how to get legal help. Provides free legal advice to people with developmental disabilities, particularly discrimination based on disability. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 500 – 215-238 – 8070 disabilityrightspa.org/disabilityrightspa.org If you live in Pennsylvania and need help with a legal matter, but can`t afford a lawyer, the following groups can help: Provides free legal services to low-income individuals – 215-204-1800, 1719 N. Broad Street www.law.temple.edu/resources/community-service/temple-legal-aid Offers free civil law Services for the low-income community of Philadelphia. 718 Arch Street, Suite 300N. 215-981-3800.
philalegal.org/ Click here for the full list of utilities we support our clients with (including SNAP, health insurance, etc.). A brochure describing the services offered is available in English and Spanish. Women`s Law Project (412) 227-0301425 Sixth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219Civil Rights Find Philadelphia Legal and Pro Bono Services by Practice Area Dedicated to helping low-income people access quality health care. They also handle the medical complaint, admissibility, and complaints process – 123 Chestnut Street, Suite 400 – 800-274-3258 www.phlp.org NAACP Darby Area Branch (610) 461-0552151 North 19th StreetDarby, PA 19023Civil Rights Laurel House (800) 642-3150PO Box 764Norristown, PA 19404 Click here to see the full list of employment-related issues we help our clients with. Justice at Labor (412) 636-24736101 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15206 SeniorLAW Center (215) 988-12441500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1501Philadelphia, PA 19102Elder NAACP Bucks County Branch (215) 364-1057PO Box 224Bensalem, PA 19020Civil Rights, Employment and Real Estate. Click here to see the full list of our criminal record services, including: Finding benefits, employment and radiation Montgomery County Women`s Center (800) 773-24248080 Old York RoadElkins Park, PA 19027Domestic and Family Violence Are you behind on your water bill? DHS`s new water assistance program can help! Domestic water help for low-income people. Click on the link to find information: family allowances; Divorce; Guard; Fatherhood; Protection from abuse and more. www.courts.phila.gov/common-pleas/family/dr/ Walk-in admission for new clients is currently suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the LPA has remained open for admission! Telephone legal advice on many women`s rights issues, including: interpersonal violence; custody and maintenance of children; separation and divorce; Alimony; and Employment Issues – 125 South 9th Street, Suite 300-215-928-9801. www.womenslawproject.org Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (267) 419-8918P.O.
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