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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. We are here for all Philadelphians to provide reliable information and compassionate legal advocacy. If you live in Pennsylvania and need help with a legal matter, but can`t afford to pay for an attorney, the following groups can help: Sometimes the bureaucracy doesn`t want to listen, especially when it makes a mistake. A grandmother with limited income was informed that she had received an overpayment of $1,100 in her Social Security benefits and was ordered to pay it back. At that time, the woman was struggling to pay for a new roof and stove for the old house where she cared for her granddaughter. One of our legal aid membership programs, North Penn Legal Services, has appealed on his behalf. In the end, it was decided that the overpayment was Social Security`s fault, and the claim for reimbursement was withdrawn. Without legal assistance, the woman would have been unjustly punished.

If you qualify for legal aid, refer employees to a legal service provider. The provider will ask you for more information so that they can support your case. Legal service providers often face the challenge of providing complex and evolving legal advice to a variety of people. Philadelphia`s right to an attorney guarantees free legal representation to eligible low-income tenants. Eligible tenants are eligible for counselling if they: Women`s Bill (412) 227-0301425 Sixth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219Civil Rights Your immigration status does not affect your eligibility. You may also be asked to provide documents such as a Notice of Hearing or Notice of Cessation of Housing Assistance. If you do not have access to a telephone, you can visit Community Legal Services (CSL) to search for services. You are in: CLS opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Currently, the authorized postal codes are 19139 and 19121. Click here to see the full list of utilities we support our clients with (including SNAP, health insurance, etc.). Our annual report reflects the year 2020 and explains how PLA leveraged its strengths to develop creative and innovative solutions to address the challenges of the global pandemic NAACP Bucks County Branch (215) 364-1057PO Box 224Bensalem, PA 19020Civil Rights, Employment and Real Estate.

Justice at Work (412) 636-24736101 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15206 Click here to see how we can help you with utilities, LIHEAP and inclement weather. You must provide certain information so that employees can determine if you are eligible for advice. This can include your household income, zip code, and other details. In these circumstances, the right to advice is available for: If you are not eligible for the right to counselling, staff will still try to put you in touch with other services or advice. SeniorLAW Center (215) 988-12441500 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1501Philadelphia, PA 19102Elder NAACP Darby Area Branch (610) 461-0552151 North 19th StreetDarby, PA 19023Montgomery County Women`s Rights Center (800) 773-24248080 Old York RoadElkins Park, PA 19027Domestic Violence and Family Right to Counseling offers free access to an attorney. The exercise of this right is free of charge. Find Philadelphia Legal and Pro Bono Services by Practice Area The hotline is operated by the Tenants` Union Representatives Network. Interpretation services are also available. Laurel House (800) 642-3150PO Box 764Norristown, PA 19404. Click here to see the full list of our criminal record services, including: Find benefits, employment and expungement Pennsylvania Center for Equality in Housing (267) 419-8918P.O. Box 558Fort Washington, PA 19034Civil and Real Estate Rights Are you behind on your water bill? DHS`s new water assistance program can help! Domestic water help for low-income people.

Regional Housing Legal Services (215) 572-73002 S. Easton RoadGlenside, PA 19038Municipal & Real Estate Click here to see the full list of employment-related issues we help our clients with.