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Monday: 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 5PM
Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
Community Legal Services Inc. is highly praised for its professionalism, compassion, and effective communication. Clients express gratitude for the support and guidance they receive, especially from dedicated attorneys who help them navigate complex legal situations. Many reviewers describe the staff as angels who truly care about the community and work diligently to assist those in need. The service is noted for its efficiency, with clients able to resolve their legal matters quickly. Overall, Community Legal Services Inc. is recognized as a vital resource for individuals seeking legal assistance.
I've used community legal services twice in the past, once for a tenant/landlord issue (landlord wanted to sell property and gave me 16 days to move) and once for a custody issue, both times CLS were able to help and received favorable outcomes in court,CLS helped me get 6 months to move and obtain custody of my niece (which was a 2 year process not due to CSL but the court system). The process of dealing with Philly Courts isnt fast or easy, so you need patience and you may need to spend a few hours for each appt but totally worth it.
1/11/2026: Dude at the front desk needs to mind his attitude when talking to people. Also if you’re closed put that on the website! I just came all the way downtown for nothing
Update 1/20/2026:
Have gone again and the same dude was there but he was nicer. Informed me that they only do intakes on Monday-Thursday (which doesn’t match the website or the sign they have on the door) and they only take 5 cases a day.
Update 1/22/2026:
Went again. Got there before they even opened up. The guy let me come in at 8:24, and he was just about to have me fill out the paperwork when someone came along and informed him that they were closing intakes today. BEFORE...read full review
After weeks of reaching out to Philly Tenant, L&I, Fair Housing I was't given one piece of solid advice or help, instead, not one organization even considered helping (or doing their jobs). It was not until I reached out to a City official that I knew and asked for any help, as I was lost. Her colleague texted me everyday, as did she, to ensure things were moving forward, and soon connected me with Jacob from CLS. He was amazing, caring, understanding, blunt and honest regarding my case and offered to represent me for a Fair Housing hearing 2 weeks away. He also connected me with Ms. Tiffany to handle my Municipal Case. Tiffany was amazing and knew my case before even...read full review