Free Civil Legal Assistance for Eligible Individuals

Neighborhood Legal Services provides free legal assistance to individuals and families who qualify based on income and legal need.

Services may include:

• Protection From Abuse (PFA) assistance 
• Domestic violence-related legal support 
• Housing and eviction issues 
• Family law matters 
• Public benefits issues 
• Consumer concerns 
• Disability-related legal issues 

Website:
https://nlsa.us/

Statewide Legal Assistance Resources

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network connects individuals with free civil legal services throughout Pennsylvania.

Services may include:

• Housing issues 
• Family law 
• Domestic violence support 
• Public benefits 
• Employment concerns 
• Consumer issues 
• Disability assistance 

Website:
https://palegalaid.net/

Provides referrals to attorneys who can assist with a variety of legal needs.

Services may include:

• Family law 
• Custody 
• Divorce 
• Estate planning 
• Civil matters 
• Other legal concerns 

Website:
https://www.acba.org/

A Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) may provide legal protection for individuals experiencing domestic violence, stalking, or threats of harm.

Resources may include:

• Filing information 
• Court assistance 
• Advocacy support 
• Safety planning 

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas – Family Division
Website:
https://www.alleghenycourts.us/

For advocacy and assistance with the PFA process:

• Center for Victims
  https://www.centerforvictims.org/ 
• Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
  https://wcspittsburgh.org/ 

Information about PFAs, domestic violence protections, and survivor resources.

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)
Website:
https://www.pcadv.org/

Provides legal advocacy and protection of rights for individuals with disabilities.

Services may include:

• Disability discrimination 
• Accessibility concerns 
• Education advocacy 
• Employment rights 
• Healthcare access concerns 

Website:
https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/

For individuals experiencing:

• Eviction concerns 
• Unsafe housing conditions 
• Landlord disputes 
• Housing discrimination 
• Tenant rights concerns 

Resources:

Neighborhood Legal Services
https://nlsa.us/

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
https://palegalaid.net/

HUD Housing Counseling Resources
https://www.hud.gov/counseling

Survivors of domestic violence may access support with:

• Protection orders 
• Court advocacy 
• Safety planning 
• Legal referrals 

Resources:

Center for Victims
https://www.centerforvictims.org/

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
https://wcspittsburgh.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/

For individuals seeking trusted immigration legal support:

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC)
Provides immigration-related resources and referrals.

Website:
https://www.pirclaw.org/

Information about legal rights and available assistance.

Website:
https://palegalaid.net/

Online legal information and resources for Pennsylvania residents.

Resources include:

• Legal forms 
• Information about legal rights 
• Finding legal assistance 

Website:
https://www.palawhelp.org/