Self-Help: Elder Law

"The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center (the “Center”) is a court-operated resource center located in City Hall. The Center provides assistance for all Philadelphians in civil court matters, with a focus on serving individuals 60 and older and self represented litigants. Managed by the First Judicial District Office of Judicial Records, Civil Division..."

Location: Room 278, City Hall, Philadelphia

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Assistance Provided: 

• Provides information on court processes and procedures
• Refers seniors and self-represented litigants to legal service providers
• Connects individuals with volunteer attorney and law student programs (by appointment only and subject to availability)
• Guides beginners through Civil and Orphans’ Court e-filing systems
• Assists newly appointed guardians with annual and inventory report filing
• Shares forms and information