You’re Never Alone
You have a voice. We’re here to help you use it. Whether you’re in need of assistance with housing disputes, financial problems, family concerns, or other issues, we will help you navigate the legal system and seek the justice you deserve.
SeniorLAW Center’s Pennsylvania SeniorLAW HelpLine is a toll-free telephone service offering free, confidential legal advice, brief services, and information and/or referrals to older adults statewide.
To make a request for assistance, please call: 1-877-PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529)
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Philadelphia County
Intake for services and attorney consultations are conducted by telephone. To make a request for assistance, please call: 1-877-PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529).
- Intake hours are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For urgent matters, messages can be left at any time.
- Callers are prompted to leave a voicemail message with their name, telephone number, brief description of their legal issue and the best time to reach them. Your call will be returned.
How to Apply for Help
NEW! Starting November 12th!
For Philadelphia Homeowners and victims of abuse and exploitation in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties, you can schedule an intake appointment to assess eligibility for SeniorLAW Center services.
Please click here to request an intake appointment. We will ask you to tell us a little about your legal issue and you will be able to schedule an appointment for our intake staff to call you to determine your eligibility for services.
We have limited availability to handle in-person intake for services.
We may be able to speak with Philadelphia residents Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00pm at our offices located at 1650 Arch Street, Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 IF you are seeking assistance with one of the following urgent legal problems:
- You are physically abused or threatened with physical violence or you have a Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearing scheduled within 72 hours.
- One or more of your bank accounts are frozen AND you have no access to any of your money.
- You have been locked out of your apartment without a court order.
- You have received an eviction notice with a court date less than 3 weeks from today.
- You are losing the home that you live in due to a mortgage foreclosure or sheriff sale with a sheriff sale or court date less than 3 weeks from today.
- The minor child in your case is being physically or sexually abused or you have a family court child custody of PFA hearing within 72 hours.
- If you do not have access to a telephone, or need accommodations to communicate due to language or disability, we may be able to speak with you. SeniorLAW Center staff will determine what services we may be able to provide you.
If your situation is not listed by phone, SeniorLAW Center still will contact you by telephone to determine your eligibility for services.