Courts and legal help in Pennsylvania
Savage Lex is not a law firm and this is general legal information, not legal advice. Court addresses, filing fees and hours change often — confirm anything below with the clerk of court before you rely on it.
Find your courthouse in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s judicial branch publishes the official directory of trial courts. It is the authoritative source for which court hears your case and where to file:
Official Pennsylvania court locator
Free and low-cost legal aid in Pennsylvania
8 verified organizations serving Pennsylvania. Most have income limits and case-type restrictions, so call before you go.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Statewide
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Statewide
Neighborhood Legal Services (Pittsburgh)
Statewide
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Statewide
MidPenn Legal Services
Statewide
Laurel Legal Services
Statewide
Northwestern Legal Services
Statewide
Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services
Statewide
If you’re representing yourself in Pennsylvania
Court staff can tell you which forms to file and what the deadlines are — they cannot tell you what to say or predict an outcome. Ask the clerk for the self-help or pro se desk; many courts have one. Bring every document you have been served, and write down the case number before you call.