First Judicial District's The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center
The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center ("he Center") is a court-based resource center, located at Philadelphia City Hall, offering free assistance for all Philadelphians in civil matters and specialized assistance for people over the age of 60.
The Center addresses the unique needs of this growing population by offering the following:
Direct assistance that will provide support to seniors for navigation through the court system and with assistive equipment.
Referrals to agencies that will provide seniors with legal services
The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center staff can provide legal information, but not legal advice.
Legal information includes answering questions about how the court works, and the different options available to you.
The Center Staff cannot help decide what you should do, or predict what will happen in a case.
The Center Staff may provide information to all parties in a case, but cannot act as your attorney.
CLE - EJCRC Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Landlord-Tenant Appeals & Motions Program Overview
Notice: EJCRC Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Landlord-Tenant Appeals & Motions Program Overview
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Location: Philadelphia Bar Association 1101 Market Street, 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
Registration Website: https://www.philadelphiabar.org/page/CLE
- Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly [CARIE]
- Senior Law Center [SLC]
- Philadelphia Corporation for Aging [PCA]
- Community Legal Services [CLS]
- Philadelphia Legal Assistance [PLA]
- Philadelphia Bar Association [PBA]
- Mayor's Commission on Aging
- Jenkins Law Library
- Philadelphia VIP
Statewide Resources
- Office of Elder Justice in the Courts
- Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (Senior Issues)
- Pennsylvania Department of Aging
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (Senior Legal Issues)
Protecting Seniors at Risk
If you are a Pennsylvania Attorney in good standing and are interested in volunteering with the Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center please call 215-686-7027 or email elderresource@courts.phila.gov for more information.
Educational Seminars for Seniors coming soon
The educational seminars topics will include:
- Recognizing, Preventing and Responding to Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation.
- Assistance for Grandparents/great-grandparents: Custody, Guardianship and Protection from Abuse Orders.
- Real Estate Matters and Fraud Prevention: Informed Decisions on Reverse Mortgages, Predatory Lending and Property Tax Assessment/Exemptions.
- Debt Collection Issues: Credit Card Debts and Utilities of Electric, Gas and Water
- Health & Financial Planning: Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives/Agents
- Mental Health Commitment Hearings: Rights and Responsibilities.
- Safeguarding Your Savings: Avoiding Financial Fraud, Scams and Exploitation.
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Contact
- Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center
- Room 278 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107
- elderresource@courts.phila.gov
- (215) 686-7027
- (215) 686-7028
- (215) 686-7029
- (215) 686-7055
- http://www.courts.phila.gov/ejc
Business Hours
- Walk-in or by Appointment
- Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
The First Judicial District (FJD) of Pennsylvania is composed of two courts which make up the Philadelphia County Court System: the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court.
Latest News
- View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 8, 201912/5/2019
- President Judge General Court Regulation No. 15 of 2019 - In re: Rescission of Phila.Civ.R. *430.1 and Renumbering and Amendment of Phila.Civ.R. *430.2 and *1019.1 12/5/2019
- NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 6, 2019 through December 13, 201912/3/2019
- View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 1, 201911/27/2019
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