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Source review: Oct 14, 2026

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  • It does not provide criminal defense; eligibility and capacity determine case acceptance.
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Legal assistanceProgramLocal · PA

Community Legal Services

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

Free civil legal advice and representation for low-income people in Philadelphia.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Check issue-specific hours on the page and call intake or attend walk-in hours; bring case documents.

  1. 01

    Check issue-specific hours on the page and call intake or attend walk-in hours; bring case documents.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Philadelphia; problems arising during former residency may be assessed.

  • PA

What it offers

Help with housing, employment, public benefits, utilities and other accepted civil matters.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Philadelphia residents within income rules; some people living there when the problem arose may qualify.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

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Contact information

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Sources & verification

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Source review
Oct 14, 2026
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Oct 14, 2026
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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