COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES of Philadelphia

General Contact Information

1424 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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How to Get Help

PHONE
Phone Number 215-981-3700
Information

CLS is acceptiong new clients by PHONE ONLY. Call 215-981-3700 to get legal help.

You can leave a message and an advocate will return your call.

To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, and community, all Community Legal Services staff are working remotely. We cannot see new or current clients in person.

Who We Are

Community Legal Services Inc. (CLS) gives free legal help to low-income residents of Philadelphia. You can get help with the following:

• Public Benefits

• Employment

• Housing

• Debt & Consumer Rights

• Utilities

• Family Law

• Criminal Records

• Seniors

CLS is acceptiong new clients by PHONE ONLY. Call 215-981-3700 to get legal help.

Office Locations:

Center City Office
1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 

North Philadelphia Office
1410 W. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Landlord Tenant Help Center
1339 Chestnut St. 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Philadelphia County
Income Guidelines

To get help, your income cannot be more than 125% of the federal poverty line (in rare cases they may be able to help people with slightly higher incomes).

Your family's income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level 125
Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? Yes
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? Yes

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
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