Client Services and Eligibility
People who reside within Philadelphia and meet the following eligibility
guidelines are eligible for representation by Philadelphia Legal Assistance. If
you live outside of Philadelphia and have a court case in Philadelphia, the
legal services office in your county must refer your case to us.
2007 Financial Eligibility Guidelines*
Family Size |
125% Poverty |
200% Poverty** |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| 1 | $13,538 | $1,128 | $21,660 | $1,805 |
| 2 | $18,213 | $1,518 | $29,140 | $2,428 |
| 3 | $22,888 | $1,907 | $36,620 | $3,052 |
| 4 | $27,563 | $2,297 | $44,100 | $3,675 |
| 5 | $32,238 | $2,687 | $51,580 | $4,298 |
| 6 | $36,913 | $3,076 | $59,060 | $4,922 |
| 7 | $41,588 | $3,466 | $66,540 | $5,545 |
| 8 | $46,263 | $3,855 | $74,020 | $6,168 |
| Each Additional Family Member | $4,675 | $390 | $7,480 | $623 |
* Guidelines are based on gross income. Effective March, 2009
** Not PLA eligible. Use for Bar Assn. Low Fee Plan
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