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| Philadelphia Legal Assistance |
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| ABOUT THE PROGRAM: |
Philadelphia Legal Assistance is dedicated to providing aggressive, high quality, legal services, advice and referrals for eligible low income people. We are committed to educating and empowering our clients and working collectively with other advocates to achieve these goals.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Inc. provides free legal representation to eligible clients in Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance also provides legal representation to migrant workers with employment, housing and public benefits problems through the Pennsyvania Farmworker Project of Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center. This project provides free legal representation to eligible clients in all counties of Pennsylvania.
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| HOW TO GET HELP: |
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 For telephone assistance, call: 215-981-3800 |
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| | Tuesday: | | 9:30 am - 11:30 a.m. |
| | Thursday: | | 9:30 am - 11:30 a.m. |
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Clients should have the following available: Verification of income source and amount and copies of all documents related to their reason for contacting PLA
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For assistance, visit the office at:
1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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| | Monday: | | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| | Wednesday: | | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Clients should have the following available: Verification of income source and amount and copies of all documents related to their reason for contacting PLA
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| GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE: |
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| Counties served by this office:
Philadelphia
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Languages spoken Signers for the deaf, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided: Translation services are available to all clients who request it via Language Line and/or through contracted interpretation services.
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Wheelchair accessible? Y
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Other accomodations: Staff person who knows American Sign Language.
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
Asset determination is made according to PLA?s asset ceiling policy.
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Applicants for service with income levels between 125%-187.5% of the poverty level may be eligible if special circumstances exist including but not limited to fixed debt obligations, certain family or medical expenses, seasonal employment or they are seeking a government benefit.
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Other eligibility requirements:
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This program does not serve prisoners
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| What kind of help is available? |
| This office provides the following services: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
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types of services.)
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