Legal Aid

The Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section carries out the Department’s responsibilities for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure access to, and nondiscrimination by, businesses (e.g., hotels, restaurants, theaters, stores), State and local government programs and activities (e.g., public meetings, public hospitals, public education, public transportation, law enforcement, courts), and State and local government employment services. United States Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - Disability Rights Section 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW- Washington, DC 20530-0001 Department Comment Line: 202-307-0633 or Talk to an ADA Specialist: Voice: 800-514-0301/TTY: 800-514-0383

Provide free legal assistance and social services advocacy for children in the DHS or court Systems. Support Center for Child Advocates 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-546-9201

MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit, public interest law firm that provides high quality free civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania. Counties served include Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntington, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Schuylkill, and York. Program services included Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Legal Intervention for Victims and Empowerment, Employment Law Project, Public Benefits Projects, and Securing Economic Rights for Victims with Disabilities Program. 1-800-326-9177

Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. provides legal aid services in Fayette, Greene, Somerset, and Washington Counties. Those who are interested in receiving free legal services should reach out to Southwestern PA Legal Services by at 800-846-0871.

The Pro Bono Program provides a structure through which students can serve the public interest while developing critical professional skills under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Those interested should email lawclinic@duq.edu.

Philly VIP provides legal services or low-income residents and families facing civil legal problems that threaten their basic human needs – shelter, employment, financial stability, education, and health. Philadelphia VIP 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-523-9550

PLA provides free legal services to low-income individuals living in Philadelphia. They help clients with a variety of legal civil issues including family law, foreclosure, public benefits, and more. Those who are interested in free legal services are welcome to apply for assistance over the phone, online, or in person. Philadelphia Legal Assistance 718 Arch Street, Suite 300N Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-981-3800

Drexel University Law Schools offers both a Pro Bono Program and a Lawyering Clinic where students assist residents of West Philadelphia with legal problems. Drexel University Pro Bono Program The Dornslife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships 3509 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-571-4019

Penn Law students provide a wide range of pro bono legal assistance but only under the supervision of attorneys at public interest legal organizations. These attorneys have expertise in many fields of law and may be able to provide their services for no fee or a low cost. Penn Law Pro Bono 3501 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Temple Legal Aid Office provides free legal representation in civil law matters to qualifying, low-income, Philadelphia residents. The Legal Aid Office frequently helps clients with issues related to family law (child and spousal custody and support, kinship adoption, etc.), problems encountered with health insurance companies, life planning (wills, power of attorney, etc.), employment discrimination, and public benefits as they relate to persons with chronic illness and physical disabilities. 215-204-1800