Community Legal Services
http://www.clsphila.org |
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Law Center North Central: |
1424 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2505 |
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3638 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140 |
phone: (215) 981-3700
fax: (215) 981-0434 |
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phone: (215) 227-2400
fax: (215) 227-2435 |
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Program Mission |
Community Legal Services, Inc. of Philadelphia helps low-income
residents obtain justice by providing them advice and
representation in civil legal matters, advocating for their 1egal rights,
and conducting community education about legal issues. |
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Intake Process |
Walk-In Intake; Appointments; Phone. Contact main office for
more information. |
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Client Eligibility |
Income Guidelines: 125% of Federal Poverty
Level; 187.5% of Federal Poverty Level for special cases |
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Areas of State Covered by Program |
Philadelphia, PA
Statewide consultation, training, and legal advocacy provided
for the following: Consumer Law, Welfare, and SSI |
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Legal Services Provided |
Will CLS accept direct referrals of cases?
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Yes |
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Will CLS co-counsel with local programs?
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Yes |
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Will CLS consult with local programs on cases?
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Yes |
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Will CLS provide training to local programs?
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Yes |
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Will CLS conduct training in the community?
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Yes |
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Will CLS assist with policy development?
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Yes |
| Will CLS handle class action lawsuits? |
Yes |
| Will CLS work with clients on legislative and administrative
matters? |
Yes |
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Areas of Expertise |
DHS (involving complaints of child abuse); Employment; Private
Housing (Landlord/Tenant); Public Housing (Section 8); Student
Loans; SSI Disability Benefits; Utilities; Bankruptcy: Food
Stamps; Loans & Consumer Scams; Medical Assistance; Mortgages;
Nursing Homes and other Elderly Issues; Welfare |
