Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Philadelphia County (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Philadelphia County (Philadelphia): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Philadelphia County (Philadelphia)
- Philly Tenant Hotline — 267-443-2500 (listed by the Municipal Court); also phillytenant.org. Connects tenants to Right to Counsel and the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
Philadelphia Right to Counsel: free lawyers for tenants with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level in ten ZIP codes (19121, 19124, 19131, 19132, 19134, 19139, 19141, 19144, 19153, 19154); expansion to 19131 and 19153 announced April 2026. Access via Philly Tenant Hotline (267) 443-2500. Source
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (serves 47 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties; other counties are served by local bar associations) — 800-932-0311 (select option 2)Initial 30-minute consultation costs no more than $30
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.