For over 35 years, we have provided free legal services to those who need them most.

Our mission is to promote inclusion, independence, and justice for low-income people with disabilities and the deaf and hard of hearing in the Philadelphia region.

How can we help you today?

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Do you qualify for free legal assistance?

You or someone in your household has a disability or chronic illness, or is deaf or hard-of-hearing
You meet LCD’s income eligibility guidelines
You reside or have a legal matter in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery County

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LCD advises and represents low-income clients with disabilities in most areas of civil law within Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

LCD advocates for and with the community through our knowledge of the law and understanding of the nuanced needs of people with disabilities and the under-served. We provide solutions that offer hope and transparency to our clients. We also provide a place where communication and empowerment are welcome, and a belief in change and accessibility is encouraged.

Eleanor’s Story

When the basement of Eleanor’s home flooded, she called in a repair service. They botched the job, but that didn’t stop them from keeping Eleanor’s money. Because she is blind and low income, the company never imagined Eleanor could hire a lawyer to get justice. They were wrong.

My LCD attorney helped me navigate and negotiate my way out of a dangerous, 2-year nightmare that almost killed me (literally). When he took the case, I was sick, scared, mentally and financially drained. I was almost ready to give up. I can’t say much more other than – I am forever grateful to him and the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) for taking my case. Thanks to LCD, I am finally free, and I’m able to focus on healing. They brought a bright, final resolution to a dark, hopeless situation.
– ANISSA M.
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News from LCD

Free Legal Clinic

Join us March 12 to receive legal assistance with simple wills and powers of attorney documents. Anyone who qualifies for LCD’s services is eligible to attend.

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Free Life Planning Documents

Join us Thursday, February 20 to receive legal assistance drafting and executing life planning documents such as wills and powers of attorney. Anyone who qualifies for LCD’s services is eligible to attend.

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Now hiring!

LCD is excited to announce our current open career opportunities! Director of Development Legal Director Paralegal (Medical-Legal Partnership) Learn more about the positions and apply using the links provided above. Contact legalinfo@lcdphila.org with any...

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Assisting with the Legal Name Change Process

LCD partnered with the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association and the Philadelphia Bar Association to assist trans and nonbinary clients with the legal name change process at World Health Care Infrastructures/TPAC! Thank you to our volunteer attorneys and paralegals from...

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Welcome to Mariana Plese

We are please to announce that Mariana Plese has joined us as an undergraduate intern! She is a member of the The George Washington University Class of 2025 and majors in criminal justice. Mariana is looking forward to seeing how the legal system affects those of...

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Now Hiring

Looking for your next opportunity at a mission-driven organization? We are hiring compassionate, client-focused professionals to further our mission of providing free legal services to people with disabilities in #Philadelphia! View open positions and apply on idealist.

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Azavea Summer of Maps

Nathaniel Henry worked with us throughout the summer as part of Azavea’s Summer of Maps program. He’s written a blog post on the fascinating work that he did with us to research the relationship between poverty, disability, and unsafe housing conditions. “Housing...

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