Legal aid

Free lawyers and legal aid for renters who qualify.

The general rule

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funds legal aid offices across the country. Legal aid gives you a lawyer for civil problems like eviction, even if you cannot afford to pay one. It is for people with low income. Go to lsc.gov and choose "Get legal help" to find the office nearest you.

✓ Sources checked August 22, 2026

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The rule where you live

Pittsburgh

Neighborhood Legal Services, 1-866-761-6572. This toll free number is their intake line. Call once your landlord has filed an eviction case.

✓ Sources checked August 22, 2026

Read the full guide for Pittsburgh.