Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Free civil legal help for Philadelphia-area veterans from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, the legal-aid organization serving Philadelphia, PA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (clsphila.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Public Benefitslow-income Philadelphians who need help with public benefits, including SNAP and health insurance.
- Employmentlow-income Philadelphians who need help with employment-related issues.
- Housinglow-income Philadelphians who need help with housing, tenant, and homeowner issues.
- Debt & Consumer Rightslow-income Philadelphians who need help with debt and consumer rights issues.
- Utilitieslow-income Philadelphians who need help with utilities, LIHEAP and weatherization.
- Familylow-income Philadelphians who need help with family, spouse, child and bereavement issues.
- Criminal Recordslow-income Philadelphians who need criminal record services including finding benefits, employment and expungements.
- Seniorslow-income Philadelphians who need help with senior-related issues.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to reach them
Next step
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