Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in Pennsylvania
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in Pennsylvania, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | The Pennsylvania Bar Association's pro bono page says "Every Pennsylvania county has civil legal aid services available to eligible individuals" and points to the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (palegalaid.net/find-legal-help), where you can find a provider and apply. It also says "Some counties offer pro bono (free) or low-cost legal services for individuals with limited incomes"; contact your county bar association. The Legal Services Corporation funds Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, MidPenn Legal Services, Neighborhood Legal Services Association, North Penn Legal Services, Northwestern Legal Services, Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center and Summit Legal Aid. PLAN: https://palegalaid.net/find-legal-help ; LSC: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees |
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| Cases covered | The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's providers help with civil legal problems; for criminal matters it points to Pennsylvania public defenders. The Pennsylvania Bar Association says there is "generally no right to free legal representation for civil matters like family law, housing disputes, or consumer issues." Its page also lists specialized resources, including the SeniorLAW Center HelpLine, (877) 727-7529, for seniors. PBA: https://www.pabar.org/PBA/Public-Resources/Pro-Bono-Services.aspx |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal questions online | Pennsylvania Free Legal Answers, listed by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, lets you ask legal questions and may get you answers from volunteer attorneys. Service: https://pa.freelegalanswers.org |
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| Does the bar's referral service find free lawyers? | The Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service page says "No Free Legal Advice: For information on free legal assistance, visit PBA's pro bono page." The initial 30-minute consultation "will cost no more than $30." |
| Free legal aid | Free civil legal aid for low-income Pennsylvanians is provided by regional legal aid programs. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) lists seven Pennsylvania grantees: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, MidPenn Legal Services, Neighborhood Legal Services Association, North Penn Legal Services, Northwestern Legal Services, Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center, and Summit Legal Aid. |
| Lawyer referral service | The Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) connects people with a qualified attorney in the right location. Complete the online form (available 24/7) or call 800-932-0311 (select option 2) and describe your legal issue to get an immediate referral, then contact the attorney directly. The initial 30-minute consultation costs no more than $30. The PBA LRS operates in 47 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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