counseling certificate, you may lose the right to file another case or lose protections in a later case, including the benefit of the automatic stay. Debtors are strongly encouraged to obtain the services of competent legal counsel.
If you cannot afford to pay an attorney, you may qualify for free legal services.
Philadelphia County
Community Services of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Legal Assistance/Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project
County Bar Associations
If you live in the surrounding counties, contact your Legal Aid Office or local Bar Association.
Find out if they can refer you to a volunteer lawyer.
|
County |
Legal Aid |
Bar Association |
Bar Website |
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Berks |
(610) 376-8656 |
(610) 375-4591 |
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Bucks |
(215) 781-1111 |
(215) 348-9413 |
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|
Chester |
(610) 436-4510 |
(610) 429-1500 |
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|
Delaware |
(610) 874-8421 |
(610) 566-6625 |
|
|
Lancaster |
(717) 299-0971 |
(717) 393-0737 |
|
|
Lehigh |
|
(610) 433-6204 |
|
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Montgomery |
(610) 275-5400 |
(610) 279-9660 |
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Northampton |
|
(610) 258-6333 |