There are several sources of help for individuals in need of legal assistance. Listed below are Legal Resource Centers. Legal Resource Centers provide free access to information on a variety of legal issues. They also help locate information on programs that provide free legal assistance to qualifying low-income individuals in Pennsylvania. In addition, there are many Legal Aid Organizations and Law School Clinics which provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who qualify for their services.
AOPC Forms (Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts)
Access to various legal forms is available from this site, including forms for filing civil complaints, private criminal complaints and notices of settlement.
Brochures from Philadelphia Courts
Consumers Guide to Legal Help: Pennsylvania
County Law Libraries in Pennsylvania
All Courts of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania have a law library. Most of them are free and open to the general public. For example, the Bucks County Law Library and the Law Library of the Montgomery County. For information on a law library near you, use the county court finder to find your county court, which may then provide information about the county law library. Jenkins Law Library is the law library in Philadelphia County.
Forms from Philadelphia Courts
Lancaster County Self-Help Center
This center enables self-represented litigants to obtain information and forms to represent themselves in certain types of actions, such as filing for custody or a no-fault divorce. It does not provide assistance in filling out or filing the forms.
PA Code Online
Pennsylvania’s official publication of state laws and regulations.
PA Law Help
Online guide to legal information and legal services throughout Pennsylvania.
A wealth of information in the following categories: Consumer, Children and Families, Disabilities, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Health Law, Housing and Shelter, Immigrant Issues, Migrant Issues, Public Benefits, Veterans and Military.
Pennsylvania Bar Association's Guide to Legal Issues for Pennsylvania Senior Citizens
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts
PMC County Court Finder
Lawyer Referral Services (Consultation for a small fee):
Allegheny County Bar Association
Bucks County Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association
Montgomery Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association
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