You can get help over the phone for all cases we handle by calling (215) 981-3700. You can leave a message and an advocate will return your call. Please see “Get Legal Help Now” below for additional information or visit our Services page.
To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, and community, all Community Legal Services staff are working remotely. We cannot see new or current clients in person.
KEY FACTS:
Please see below for up-to-date information and news on rights and resources for Philadelphians and Pennsylvanians dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.
You can get help over the phone for all cases we handle by calling (215) 981-3700. You can leave a message and an advocate will return your call.
The PEPP Housing Hotline can be reached at 267-443-2500 for landlord tenant matters. The live hotline hours are 9am-7pm M-F and other times you can leave a message.
If you are a parent dealing with a DHS-involved case, please call our Family Advocacy Hotline at 215-981-3765.
You can find self-help materials by visiting one of our websites:
– www.clsphila.org/services for self-help materials on lots of legal issues
– www.phillytenant.org for landlord-tenant issues
– www.mycleanslatepa.com for finding out if you qualify for criminal records sealing and for getting help with your record
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