
Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
718 Arch Street, Suite 304, Philadelphia, PA 19106215-925-2966 (phone)
215-925-5337 (fax)
http://www.pailp.org/
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215-925-2966
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To provide free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income people who are incarcerated or institutionalized.
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Income guidelines: 187.5% of federal poverty level; Geographic guidelines: PA residents; Other guidelines: people who are in prisons, jails, state hospitals (because of mental illness) or state centers (because of mental retardation)
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By appointment, telephone or correspondence. Collect calls are
accepted from current clients only, Monday through Friday from
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Due to a large volume of requests for legal assistance, Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) has a staff person who responds to every inquiry. An assessment of legal merit is made and if appropriate, information and referrals are given. -
Civil legal matters of incarcerated or institutionalized low-income people.
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Direct legal services to low-income people in PA who are in prisons, jails, state hospitals, or state centers.
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Angus Love, Esq.