Free legal help in the Philippines
Who can help you for free, whether you qualify, and how to reach them. Public Attorney's Office (PAO), Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), law-school clinics, and the DOJ Action Center — organized by region.
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Government and university offices that give free legal help to qualified Filipinos. Libreng tulong-legal para sa mga kwalipikadong mamamayan.
Public Attorney's Office — Central Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · National Capital Region · Quezon City
- Address:
- 4th & 5th Floors, DOJ Agencies Building, NIA Road cor. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1104
- Trunkline:
- (02) 8929-9436
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — NCR Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · National Capital Region · Manila
- Address:
- 4F William Godino Bldg., #350 A. Villegas St., Ermita, Manila 1000
- Phone:
- (02) 8521-8775 · (02) 8521-5302 · (02) 8400-9755
- Email:
- pao_ncr@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — CAR Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Cordillera Administrative Region · Baguio City
- Address:
- Rm 112 GF, Justice Hall, City Hall Loop, Abanao Ext., Baguio City 2600
- Phone:
- (074) 442-5832
- Email:
- pao.car@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region I (Ilocos) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region I (Ilocos Region) · San Fernando, La Union
- Address:
- Diversion Rd., Justice Hall, Government Center, Brgy. Sevilla, San Fernando, La Union 2500
- Phone:
- (072) 888-2578
- Email:
- paofoss01@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region II (Cagayan Valley) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region II (Cagayan Valley) · Tuguegarao City
- Address:
- Hall of Justice, Carig, Tuguegarao City 3500
- Phone:
- (078) 304-7904
- Email:
- paofossr02@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region III (Central Luzon) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region III (Central Luzon) · City of San Fernando, Pampanga
- Address:
- 3F Hall of Justice, Provincial Capitol Compound, Sto. Niño, City of San Fernando, Pampanga 2000
- Phone:
- (045) 961-2658 · (045) 403-9185
- Email:
- paoregionaloffice3@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region IV-A (CALABARZON) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region IV-A (CALABARZON) · Pasig City
- Address:
- 3F Bahay Aruga, Eusebio Bldg., City Hall Compound, Caruncho Ave., Brgy. San Nicolas, Pasig City 1600
- Phone:
- (02) 8477-2839
- Email:
- paoregionalofficeiva@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) · Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
- Address:
- Hall of Justice, Provincial Capitol Complex, Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 5200
- Phone:
- (042) 288-2375
- Email:
- pao.mimaropa.ro@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region V (Bicol) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region V (Bicol Region) · Legazpi City, Albay
- Address:
- Hall of Justice, Brgy. Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay 4500
- Phone:
- (052) 482-0564
- Email:
- public_attorneys@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region VI (Western Visayas) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region VI (Western Visayas) · Iloilo City
- Address:
- 4F Avanceña Hall of Justice, Bonifacio Dr., Brgy. Danao, Iloilo City 5000
- Phone:
- (033) 333-2618 · (033) 508-6989
- Email:
- paoregion6@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region VII (Central Visayas) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region VII (Central Visayas) · Cebu City
- Address:
- 3F Taft Commercial Center, Metro Colon Carpark, Osmeña Blvd., Kalubihan, Cebu City
- Phone:
- (032) 253-5859 · (032) 412-8718
- Email:
- paoregionaloffice7@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) · Tacloban City
- Address:
- #8 Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City 6500
- Phone:
- (053) 325-5381 · (053) 839-5486
- Email:
- paoregionaloffice8@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) · Pagadian City
- Address:
- GF Helly Sabal Bldg., Urro St., Gatas District, Pagadian City 7016
- Phone:
- (062) 215-3851
- Email:
- pao.r9zp@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region X (Northern Mindanao) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region X (Northern Mindanao) · Cagayan de Oro City
- Address:
- BJS Bldg., Tiano–San Agustin Sts., Cagayan de Oro City 9000
- Phone:
- (088) 857-4809 · (088) 880-9086
- Email:
- paonorthernmindanao@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region XI (Davao) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region XI (Davao Region) · Davao City
- Address:
- Left Wing 2F, Hall of Justice, Candelaria St., Ecoland, Davao City 8000
- Phone:
- (082) 297-8902
- Email:
- pa_officexi@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) · Koronadal City
- Address:
- 3F D&J Bldg., Gensan Dr. cor. Arellano St., Koronadal City 9506
- Phone:
- (083) 520-0015
- Email:
- pao_soccsksargenro@yahoo.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — Region XIII (Caraga) Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Region XIII (Caraga) · Butuan City
- Address:
- 2F CTP Bldg., Km 4 National Highway, Libertad, Butuan City
- Phone:
- (085) 342-1428 · (085) 815-2406
- Email:
- paocaraga@ymail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
PAO — BARMM Regional Office
Public Attorney's Office (PAO) · Bangsamoro (BARMM) · Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
- Address:
- 2F Buklod Bldg., MSU Campus, Marawi City 9700, Lanao del Sur
- Phone:
- (063) 876-0037
- Email:
- paoarmm9a@gmail.com
- free legal representation
- legal advice
- affidavit assistance
- mediation
ℹ️ For qualified indigent litigants — PAO applies a net-monthly-income means test. Check the estimator at /legal-help/eligibility.
Integrated Bar of the Philippines — National Office (National Center for Legal Aid)
Integrated Bar of the Philippines · National Capital Region · Pasig City
- Address:
- IBP Building, No. 15 Doña Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600
- Information Desk:
- (02) 8634-4696 · (02) 8634-4697
- National Center for Legal Aid:
- (02) 8631-3013 loc. 120 / 122 / 123
- Hours:
- Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- lawyer referral
- free legal aid
- complaint intake against lawyers
ℹ️ IBP legal aid is means- and merit-tested per the IBP Guidelines Governing the Establishment and Operation of Legal Aid Offices.
Office of Legal Aid (OLA), UP College of Law
Law-school legal-aid clinic · National Capital Region · Quezon City
- Address:
- Malcolm Hall, UP College of Law, UP Diliman, Quezon City
- Phone:
- (02) 8920-5514 loc. 106
- free legal assistance for indigent litigants
- public-interest cases
- clinical legal education
ℹ️ For indigent litigants and public-interest cases; handled by supervised student practitioners.
Ateneo Legal Services Center (ALSC), Ateneo de Manila School of Law
Law-school legal-aid clinic · National Capital Region · Makati City
- Address:
- Ground Floor, Ateneo Professional Schools Bldg., 20 Rockwell Dr., Rockwell Center, Makati City 1210
- Phone:
- (02) 8899-7691 ext. 2113
- Email:
- alsc.law@ateneo.edu
- public-interest legal service
- supervised student legal practice
ℹ️ For poor and disadvantaged clients; handled by supervised student practitioners.
Department of Justice — DOJ Action Center (DOJAC)
DOJ Action Center · National Capital Region · Manila
- Address:
- Ground Floor, JDC Center, Engracia Reyes Street, Ermita, Manila 1000
- Phone:
- (02) 8521-2930 · (02) 8526-3365
- Email:
- dojac@doj.gov.ph
- acts on complaints and requests for legal assistance
- walk-in and phone-in legal queries answered by a lawyer or paralegal
ℹ️ Open to any member of the public; regionalized DOJACs operate nationwide.
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