7 Resources
Free civil legal services for low-income Philadelphia residents, with a strong family law practice handling custody, support, divorce, and protection from abuse cases. Call 215-981-3800 or visit the intake office at 718 Arch St to apply for assistance. Attorneys represent qualifying fathers in contested custody hearings, support modifications, and PFA defense proceedings throughout Philadelphia Family Court.
215-981-3800 · 718 Arch St, Suite 300N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
One of the largest legal aid organizations in the country, providing free legal assistance in family law, housing, public benefits, and employment for low-income Philadelphians. Call 215-981-3700 or visit 1424 Chestnut St for intake. Handles custody, child support, protection from abuse, and housing cases for qualifying fathers. Sliding-scale fees are not required — services are entirely free for eligible applicants.
215-981-3700 · 1424 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Recruits and coordinates pro bono attorneys to represent low-income Philadelphia residents in civil legal matters including family law, custody, support, and divorce cases. Call 215-523-9550 to apply for a volunteer attorney match. Located at 1500 Walnut St in Philadelphia. Accepts cases that private attorneys donate their time to handle at no charge for qualifying low-income fathers and families.
215-523-9550 · 1500 Walnut St, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Connects individuals to pre-screened family law attorneys in Philadelphia for an initial consultation at a reduced fee. Call 215-238-6333 or email LRIS@philabar.org to be matched with a vetted attorney. Located at 1101 Market St, 11th Floor. The referral service screens attorneys for experience and standing. Useful for fathers who need legal advice on custody, support, or divorce without committing to full representation.
215-238-6333 · 1101 Market St, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Free legal services for seniors 60+ in southeastern PA including grandparent custody cases, guardianship, elder abuse, and benefits assistance. Call 215-988-1244 or email info@seniorlawcenter.org. Located at Two Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd in Philadelphia. Especially helpful for grandfathers and older fathers seeking custody or visitation rights, or navigating elder care legal challenges in the Philadelphia region.
215-988-1244 · Two Penn Center, Suite 1500, 1500 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free legal representation for prisoners, former prisoners, and institutionalized persons in PA dealing with family law, civil rights, and reentry legal issues. Call 215-925-2966 or email info@pailp.org. Located at 247 S Juniper St in Philadelphia. Assists incarcerated fathers with custody matters, reentry planning, and restoring parental rights. Accepts requests from inside correctional facilities across Pennsylvania.
215-925-2966 · 247 S Juniper St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Provides free legal consultation and representation for low-income artists and creative workers in Philadelphia on various legal matters including family and contract law. Call 215-545-3385 or email info@vlapa.org. Located at 251 S 18th St, Suite 903. While focused on arts and entertainment, VLA can assist creative professionals who are fathers navigating family law issues alongside their professional legal needs.
215-545-3385 · 251 S 18th St, Suite 903, Philadelphia, PA 19103