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Free Legal Aid in Harrisburg<\/h1>\n
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Are you having a legal problem, but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for Dauphin County residents. The main providers are through legal assistance programs such as MidPenn Legal Services<\/a>, a nonprofit organization providing free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors, <\/b>or through law school clinics. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\n

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    \n \n American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Philadelphia Office<\/p>\n \n

    PO Box 40008<\/p>\n

    \n Philadelphia,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 19106 <\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: 1-877-PHL-ACLU\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. To apply for services, fill out an intake form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Community Justice Project\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    118 Locust St.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 236-9486\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil Rights, Consumer, Education, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: CJP limits their cases to class action litigation, representation of undocumented immigrants, and actions against the government. Income limits apply.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Dauphin County Self Help Center\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Dauphin County Courthouse<\/p>\n \n

    Front & Market Streets (Inside the Law Library)<\/p>\n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 780-6605\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Family Law, Divorce, Name Change, Child Custody<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Attorneys and staff at the Self Help Center will not provide legal advice. They can provide general information and legal forms.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n MidPenn Legal Services\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    213-A N. Front St.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 232-0581\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Domestic Violence, Custody, Housing, Health Care, Consumer, Elder Law, Public Benefits<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: MidPenn does not handle criminal cases. Income limits apply to qualify for services. This agency can provide advice, referrals, counseling, community education, and legal representation in court.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Domestic Violence<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n YMCA Domestic Violence Clinic \n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    112 Market St.<\/p>\n \n

    4th Floor<\/p>\n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17101 <\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 724-0516\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Protection From Abuse, Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Support, Wills\/Powers of Attorney<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: YMCA provides legal advocacy and attorney representation at hearings, assistance drafting court documents and subpoenaing witnesses, obtaining photographs and medical records when appropriate, and legal advocacy and accompaniments for domestic violence-related criminal and civil court proceedings.<\/p>\n

    Important<\/u>: <\/b>If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Health Care<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Pennsylvania Health Law Project\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    P.O Box 702<\/p>\n \n

    \n Camp Hill,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17001<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (800) 274-3258\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Public Benefits, Insurance<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: PHLP provides free legal help to Pennsylvanians who are seeking health coverage through publicly funded programs, or have been denied a medically necessary service.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Housing Issues<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n The Fair Housing Council Of The Capital Region \n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    2100 North 6th Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17110<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 238-9540\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Housing, Landlord\/Tenant, Credit\/Debt Counseling, Foreclosure<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides counseling and workshops for Dauphin County residents. Call to learn more.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Catholic Charities of Diocese of Harrisburg\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    939 East Park Drive<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 102<\/p>\n

    \n Harrisburg ,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17111<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 232-0568\u2028\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Asylum, Immigration, Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides free\/low-cost immigration legal services from volunteer attorneys.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Senior Citizen Rights<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Dauphin County Administration Building<\/p>\n \n

    2 South Second Street, Third Floor<\/p>\n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17101<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 780-6130\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Probate, Wills and Trusts<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Free legal assistance Legal assistance is available to persons 60 and older with economic or social needs.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n SeniorLAW Helpline\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

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    \n Tel: 1-877-727-7529\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Consumer, Healthcare, Estate Planning, Pensions, Family Law, Housing, Financial, Elder Abuse\/Neglect<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free statewide telephone advice service for people who are 60 years old and over.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Veterans\/Military<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Pennsylvania Bar Association Military Personnel Pro Bono Referral Program\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    100 South Street <\/p>\n \n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17108<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (800) 932-0311 ext. 2236\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Family, Probate<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a statewide attorney referral service for active military, reservists, and their family members.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Law School Clinics<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Widener University School of Law Legal Clinics\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3800 Vartan Way<\/p>\n \n

    \n Harrisburg,<\/span>\n PA<\/span>\n 17110<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (717) 541-3900\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Veterans Issues<\/a> & Environmental Law<\/a><\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Veterans Law Clinic offers free legal aid to veterans living at 150% of the poverty level or below that have been denied benefits by the Regional Office and wish to take an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals.<\/p>\n

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