Program

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

Verified · October 23, 2026 Deadline soon — check dates

Community Legal Services (CLS) provides free civil legal help, including public benefits (cash assistance, SNAP, SSI, Medicaid/Medical Assistance, Medicare, and LIHEAP appeals), housing (evictions, mortgage foreclosure, property taxes, and tangled titles), utilities (unaffordable bills and shutoffs), employment, debt and consumer rights, family law, and criminal record clearing.

Organization
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Address
1424 Chestnut St.
Hours
Phone: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Walk-in intake: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Who qualifies
Low-income residents of Philadelphia
Documents needed
Gather any paperwork relevant to your legal issue before you call or visit (for example, your utility bills and any recent notices from your utility for a utility case)
How to apply
Call 215-981-3700 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or walk in Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Center City Office, 1424 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19102, or the North Philadelphia Office, 1410 W. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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