Philadelphia Legal Assistance

For over 15 years, Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) has provided free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

About 30% of the people in Philadelphia live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level.  For those who are low-income, elderly, or disabled, our legal assistance is often crucial for them to protect their homes, their children, their safety, and their livelihood.  PLA is dedicated to helping those who cannot afford legal counsel navigate the legal system and understand and safeguard their rights.

On our YouTube channel we provide self-help videos for people who represent themselves in court.

Our "Make Your Case" video series offers self-help videos in English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.  Check out our Playlists to see the videos available in each language.