General
Lawyer Referral Service of the Bar Association of Lehigh County 1114 Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102 610-433-7094 Provides referrals to lawyers that specialize in a particular field for a 30 minute consultation. Initial consultation should cost approximately $25.
Northampton County Bar Association 610-258-6333
North Penn Legal Services-Lehigh Valley Office 65 East Elizabeth Avenue Suite 800 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-317-8757
Provides civil and legal representation to low-income people and ensures equal access to justice for all. Call to schedule an appointment.
Community Justice Project 118 Locust Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 717-236-9486
This is a non-profit, public interest law firm. The mission is to protect and expand the civil rights of low income people throughout Pennsylvania. (except Philadelphia residents)
PA LawHELP
This is a free, one-stop legal information center, intended for low income families.
Custody
Lehigh County Domestic Relations Section
Domestic Relations Section 14 North Sixth Street Allentown, PA 18101 610-782-3185
Seniors
Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline 100 S. Broad Street Suite 1810 Philadelphia PA 19100 215-988-1244
North Penn Legal Services-Lehigh Valley Office 610-317-8757
Abuse
Lehigh County Protection from Abuse Office 455 Hamilton Street Room 325 Allentown, PA 18101 610-782-3387
Health
AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania 1211 Chestnut Street Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-587-9377
This is a non-profit, public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to people with HIV/AIDS and those effected by the epidemic.
**Do not use email if you are seeking legal advice or information. You must call the office directly.**
Pennsylvania Health Law Project 924 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-625-3663
Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. Available Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM to provide free information, advice, and direct representation to persons having trouble accessing health care coverage and services through publicly funded health care. Contact us for assistance or to appeal a decision to deny, reduce or terminate your coverage or services.
Criminal
Lehigh County Public Defender's Office 455 Hamilton Street Room 313 Allentown, PA 18101 610-782-3157
Northampton County Public Defender's Office County Public Defender's Office 610-559-3040
Veterans and Military
Pennsylvania Bar Association Military Personnel Pro Bono Referral Program 100 South Street Harrisburg, PA 17108 1-800-932-0311 x2236 Please note that this group does not provide legal representation in court.
Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 131 Washington, DC 20004
Provides free attorney to veterans and their qualifying family members who have an appeal pending at the U.S. Court of Appeal for veteran's claims.
Veterans Law Clinic-Widener University School of Law (Harrisburg) 3800 Vartan Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-541-3900
Will represent you without charge if you meet the poverty level criteria and have a good and meritorious claim under the Veteran's Benefits Law.
Immigration/Asylum
Villanova School Of Law
Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown 900 S. Woodward St. Allentown, PA 18103 610-435-1541
Education
Education Law Center 1315 Walnut Street Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-238-6970
This is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization which is dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvanian's children have access to quality education.
Discrimination
Pennsylvania Client Assist Program 1617 JFK Boulevard Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-557-7112 Toll free 1-888-745-2357
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
1315 Walnut Street Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107 New Clients: 1-800-692-7443 Others: 215-238-8070
Statewide, non-profit corporation which is designated as a federally mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities. Ensures the right of people to live in their community and receive the services that they need.
Regional Housing Legal Services 2 South Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038 215-572-7300 Please note that this group does not provide legal representation in court. This office provides legal and technical assistance.