Program

Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Verified · October 23, 2026 Deadline soon — check dates

Organization: Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Hours: General Intake Hotline: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Family Law Hotline: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Save Your Home Philly Hotline: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Who qualifies: Low-income Philadelphians; eligibility varies by legal issue
How to apply: You must go through PLA's intake process. Call the General Intake Hotline at 215-981-3800 (Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) for unemployment compensation, tax issues, or any other issue; the Family Law Hotline at 215-981-3838 (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) for custody or family issues; or the Save Your Home Philly Hotline at 215-334-HOME (4663) for mortgage, sheriff sale, or tangled title help. You can also apply online at philalegal.org/apply.
Cost: Free
Last verified: October 23, 2026