Legal & Name Changes

Name Changes

A4TE Name change Project

About: Pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary people

Website: https://transequality.org/name-change-project

SiSters Name Change Project

About: BIPOC trans and non-binary led organization

Website: https://www.sisterspgh.org/the-name-change-project

Concerns: Currently a waitlist

Stefan Dann

About: A local lawyer with a sliding-scale system for name changes.

Website: https://www.dentons.com/en/stefan-dann

Phone: 412 297 4647

Community Praise: Stefan is incredibly kind and willing to talk through every step of the process. Frequently recommended in the community!

Bea Diaz-Cothen

About: Offers sliding-scale name changes in Beaver County

Website: https://www.ydclaw.com/bea-bio

Phone: (724)-923-4422

Community Praise: She offers sliding-scale name changes in Beaver County

Hugh Lane Name Changes / Other Legal

About: Assistance for cases involving identity document support, public benefits counseling, housing support, and civil expungement of criminal records.

Website: https://hughlane.org/wellness-services/#legal-services

Community Praise: Special thanks to Nicky Ripley for assistance with name changes

DIY Name Change Guide

About: Mosaic Medical’s guide on navigating the PA legal system for name changes

Website: https://acghealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Name-Change-Guidance_Update.pdf

Evictions

Only a judge can evict you from your home. Your landlord cannot evict you without an Order of Possession.

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RentHelpPGH / Action Housing

About: Information about the eviction process and how to appeal in Allegheny County

Phone: 412-248-0021

(412) 530-5244 (Español)

Website: https://www.renthelppghresources.org/eviction-101

Just Mediation Pittsburgh

About: Resolving disputes & maintaining stable housing for all. Pre-eviction notice mediation services for renters.

Website: https://www.justmediationpgh.org/

phone: 412-228-0730

email: info@justmediationpgh.org

Neighborhood Legal Services

About: If there has been an eviction filed, contact Neighborhood Legal Services

Website: https://nlsa.us

Phone (English and Spanish): (412) 255-6700

Other Legal Assistance

Our Streets Collective

About: Offer legal assistance and resources to people experiencing houselessness

Website: https://www.ourstreetscollective.org/services

Elaine Rybski

Notary- Free notarization of birth certificates

Website: facebook.com/notarypgh

Phone: 412.965.8563

Email: notarypgh@gmail.com

Neighborhood Legal Services

Civil legal aid provided by Neighborhood Legal Services works to promote fairness in the civil justice system, regardless of how much money you have.

Website: https://nlsa.us/

Phone (English and Spanish): (412) 255-6700

Bukit Bail Fund of Pittsburgh

Providing jail support and funds for bail.

Website: https://www.bukitbailfund.org/home

Email: bukitbailfund@protonmail.com

Women’s Law Project

Free legal help in civil cases, especially sexual assault and harassment.

Website: www.womenslawproject.org

Phone: (412) 281-2892

Email: infopitt@womenslawproject.org

Community Praise: Have a division for Trans Rights