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EspañolMidPenn Legal Services provides legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence. The MidPenn caseload covers domestic violence, welfare, consumer, elder law, housing, homeless outreach, social security/disability, health, AIDS, education, custody, divorce, and other poverty related issues. The MidPenn Legal Services Harrisburg Office serves Dauphin and Perry Counties.
Legal Assistance
Updated:
August 4, 2017Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Dauphin
MidPenn Legal Services (Harrisburg Office)
213-A North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone:
(800) 326-9177
Phone 2:
(717) 232-0581 or (800) 932-0356
Fax:
(717) 232-7821
Delaware
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Chester Office)
Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Chester
160 East 7th Street, 3rd Floor
Chester, PA 19013
Phone:
(610) 357-6957
URL:
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. provides legal services to victims of domestic violence. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. The Chester office serves Delaware County.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Media Office)
14 West 2nd Street
Media, PA 19063
Hotline:
(610) 565-4590
Phone:
(610) 565-6272
URL:
Email:
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (DAP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, financial empowerment programs, safe house, and legal advocacy. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. DAP serves Delaware County.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (Chester Office)
410 Welsh Street
Chester, PA 19013
Phone:
(610) 874-8421
Phone 2:
(877) 429-5994
Fax:
(610) 490-6915
Email:
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) provides legal representation to low-income individuals, victims of domestic abuse, and the elderly. LASP provides free legal services in the areas of: family/custody law, employment law, Protection From Abuse (PFA), public benefits, housing problems, elder law, and consumer and bankruptcy problems. Legal services LASP offers include information and advice, drafting of legal documents, and negotiation and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings. LASP serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (Media Office)
334 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Hotline:
(877) 429-5994
Phone:
(610) 422-7053
Fax:
(610) 616-2576
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) provides legal representation to low-income individuals, victims of domestic abuse, and the elderly. LASP provides free legal services in the areas of: family/custody law, employment law, Protection From Abuse (PFA), public benefits, housing problems, elder law, and consumer and bankruptcy problems. Legal services LASP offers include information and advice, drafting of legal documents, and negotiation and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings. LASP serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
