Free Legal Aid in Harrisburg

American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania

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.

Good to Know: 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.

Community Justice Project

Areas of Law: Civil Rights, Consumer, Education, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits

Good to Know: CJP limits their cases to class action litigation, representation of undocumented immigrants, and actions against the government. Income limits apply.

Dauphin County Self Help Center

Areas of Law: Civil, Family Law, Divorce, Name Change, Child Custody

Good to Know: Attorneys and staff at the Self Help Center will not provide legal advice. They can provide general information and legal forms.

MidPenn Legal Services

Areas of Law: Civil, Domestic Violence, Custody, Housing, Health Care, Consumer, Elder Law, Public Benefits

Good to Know: 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.

YMCA Domestic Violence Clinic

Areas of Law: Protection From Abuse, Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Support, Wills/Powers of Attorney

Good to Know: 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.

Important: If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Areas of Law: Public Benefits, Insurance

Good to Know: PHLP provides free legal help to Pennsylvanians who are seeking health coverage through publicly funded programs, or have been denied a medically necessary service.

The Fair Housing Council Of The Capital Region

Areas of Law: Housing, Landlord/Tenant, Credit/Debt Counseling, Foreclosure

Good to Know: This organization provides counseling and workshops for Dauphin County residents. Call to learn more.

Catholic Charities of Diocese of Harrisburg

Areas of Law: Asylum, Immigration, Naturalization

Good to Know: This organization provides free/low-cost immigration legal services from volunteer attorneys.

Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging

Areas of Law: Civil, Probate, Wills and Trusts

Good to Know: Free legal assistance Legal assistance is available to persons 60 and older with economic or social needs.

SeniorLAW Helpline

Areas of Law: Consumer, Healthcare, Estate Planning, Pensions, Family Law, Housing, Financial, Elder Abuse/Neglect

Good to Know: This is a free statewide telephone advice service for people who are 60 years old and over.

Pennsylvania Bar Association Military Personnel Pro Bono Referral Program

Areas of Law: Civil, Family, Probate

Good to Know: This is a statewide attorney referral service for active military, reservists, and their family members.

Widener University School of Law Legal Clinics

Areas of Law: Veterans Issues & Environmental Law

Good to Know: 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.