The Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA) is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Policies are established annually, contact the office for more details. From youth custody and addiction support, when it comes to your family, SPLA is there for you. Our lawyers and paralegals relieve the pressure without worrying about finances. Free legal aid is available in the following areas: The Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional organization comprised of lawyers, judges, district judges, legal administrators and paralegals. The Lawyer Placement Service is available to help you find a lawyer for a specific type of legal case. Recommendations can be made by phone, mail or the Internet. Duquesne University has a number of different clinics that offer students the opportunity to practice law under the guidance of licensed lawyers in a realistic environment, while providing the community with full legal representation at no cost to the individual. Law students working at the Civil Practice Clinic will discuss your problem with you and then consult with their experienced supervising lawyers to determine if they can help you. If the clinic can help, a team of law students will investigate your issue, help you file important documents, and represent you in court at hearings if necessary. Free legal services are available to eligible low-income individuals. Contact the clinic for details on eligibility. The Office of Public Defense provides legal representation (appointed by the court) to low-income defendants in cases filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Public defenders are appointed only in cases where representation is guaranteed by the Constitution, which includes all cases where the personal freedom of the accused is at stake. Eligibility for public advocacy services is based on federal poverty guidelines, as well as income, family financial obligations, and type of expenses. Neighborhood Legal Services offers free civil law services to low-income individuals and families who cannot afford a private lawyer. Depending on the specific civil law issues, they may offer direct representation, advice, assistance with self-representation, short or limited legal advice, or referral to a private lawyer (including free and reduced fees). They also provide community education on legal topics. You don`t have to live in fear. It is available for you protection, and it is not a problem to get it. We can help you get the legal protection you need to protect yourself and your children. And if you qualify, our help is free for you. Through our legal advice or representation, we want to help you achieve a fair outcome and move forward, whether you need to protect yourself or your family, your home or your financial future.

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 live in Pennsylvania and need help with a legal matter, but can`t afford to pay for an attorney, the following groups can help: You can also call the NLSA Helpline at 1-866-761-NLSA (6572). The hotline is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 14:30 and Mondays and Wednesdays from 17:00 to 20:00. A front desk worker will discuss your problem with you and determine if you meet the legal aid criteria, including income guidelines. If your case meets the criteria, a lawyer will speak to you on the phone and give you advice on how to proceed, including referral to a lawyer at your local NLSA office. Neighborhood Legal Services 928 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3757 412-255-6700 866-761-6572 (toll-free) 412-355-0168 (fax) www.nlsa.us Community Justice Project, Just Mediation Pittsburgh, Ebony Law, Neighborhood Legal Services, RentHelpPGH, Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation, Morant Law Offices.

Once the transfer is complete, you will be paired with a lawyer from the ACBA. A thirty-minute consultation is conducted free of charge. After consulting with the lawyer, you can decide to hire them according to the usual fee schedule or find another lawyer. More information about the legal placement service can be found on the service`s website. You can also call (412) 261-5555 or contact the service by email. You can also contact the local NLSA offices directly: A Public Defender`s Office provides advice and representation on the following matters: 45 East Main St.Suite 200Uniontown, PA 15401Phone: 724.439.3591Fax: 724.439.6491 More information about the NLSA can be found on the association`s website. From landlord disputes to foreclosure and discrimination, we can help. Our Fair Housing Law Center enforces laws prohibiting discrimination.

Let us protect your rights today, even if you can`t pay. Interested attorneys should contact Barbara Kern for more information Barbara Kern, Esq., Managing Attorney Neighborhood Legal Services 928 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-586-6138 412-355-0168 (Fax) kernb@nlsa.us. Are you worried about money? We can help you with challenges related to debt, disability benefits, unemployment benefits, public assistance and record clearance. Our clinic for low-income taxpayers can help you with any IRS issues. FREE COMMUNITY LEGAL AID FOR FAMILY, HOUSING, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND FAMILY VIOLENCE 218 North Kimberley Ave.Suite 101Somerset, PA 15501Phone: 814.443.4615Fax: 814.444.0331 And because we`re a non-profit, our services are completely free. To get started, take a look at our services below and contact us to apply. Voice interpretation services are available for 40+ languages. No one is denied services because of their citizenship status. Experienced lawyers in bankruptcy, unemployment compensation, tenant matters, SSI and SSDI, custody and small estates Information about the University of Pittsburgh Civil Practice Clinic can be found here. We know how it feels when everything seems out of control. From police custody cases to domestic violence, from evictions to economic hardship, we have dealt with them.

And they stood with people like you to represent them in and out of court, to protect their rights, to help them through a difficult time in life. 63 South Washington St.Waynesburg, PA 15370Phone: 724.627.3127Fax: 724.439.6491 Telephone Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00 Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-15:00 125% of the poverty line plus limited wealth (excluding protection from abuse and older legal programs, where there are no income and wealth limits.) 10 West Cherry Ave.Washington, PA 15301Phone: 724.225.6170Fax: 724.250.1078 Debt Counseling Clinic; Elder Law Program (ELP) with possible referrals for limited assets only through this program; Older and smarter; Medical collaboration with UPMC McKeesport Hospital. For more information on the services of the Civil Practice Clinic or to schedule a consultation, please call (412) 648-1300. You can also find more information on the program website or by sending an email to the program. If you require representation in any of these areas, you should contact the Allegheny County Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service for advice and representation. More information on the Public Defender`s Office is available on the Office`s website. You can also call the office at (412) 350-2401 or email the office for more information. For more information on the services offered by these programs, call (412) 396-6300. Family Law: Protection from Abuse Legal proceedings and custody of the applicant Consumers / Bankruptcy SSI and SSDI Oldest law Employment / Unemployment Landlord Tenant who only represents tenants Utilities For Spanish, Portuguese or other languages, call 412-530-5244. A Pro Bono Centre affiliate provides representation or advice in the following areas: employment and unemployment compensation law, custody matters, landlord tenancy law (tenants only), collection and bankruptcy law, abuse protection, SSI and social security incapacity, public benefits and older legal issues.