Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project

Philadelphia Office:	Lewisburg Office:	Pittsburgh Office:
The Cast Iron Building Suite 304 South 718 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA. 19106	Lewisburg Prison Project P.O. Box 128 Lewisburg, PA 17837	1705 Allegheny Building Pittsburgh, PA 15219
phone: (215) 925-2966 fax: (215) 925-5337	phone: (570) 523-1104	phone: (412) 434-6002
Contact: Angus Love, Esq. Send email	Contact: Cheryl Tennant Humes, Esq	Contact: Mary Walsh, Esq.

Program Mission

To provide free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income people who are incarcerated or institutionalized

Intake Process

By phone, M-F, 9am-5pm

Due to a large volume of requests for legal assistance, PILP has a staff person who responds to every inquiry. An assessment of legal merit is made and if appropriate, information and referrals are provided

Client Eligibility

Income guidelines: 187.5% of poverty

Geographic guidelines: PA residents

Other guidelines: people who are in prisons (state and federal), jails, state hospitals (b/c of mental illness) or state centers (b/c of mental retardation)

Areas of State Covered by Program

Pennsylvania, statewide

Legal Services Provided

Will PAILP accept direct referrals of cases?

Yes

Will PAILP co-counsel with local programs?

Yes

Will PAILP consult with local programs on cases?

Yes

Will PAILP provide training to local programs?

Yes

Will PAILP conduct training in the community?

Yes

Will PAILP assist with policy development?

Yes

Will PAILP handle class action lawsuits?

Yes

Will PAILP work with clients on legislative and administrative matters?

Yes

Areas of Expertise

Civil matters of incarcerated or institutionalized low-income people