Virginia Legal Aid Offices

1. Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS)

  • Services: Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents (housing, public benefits, family law, elder law, consumer issues).
  • Coverage: Central, Southside, and Western Virginia.
  • Websitevlas.org
  • Contact: 1-866-534-5243

2. Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)

  • Services: Focus on systemic advocacy and direct representation for housing, immigration, education, and workers’ rights.
  • Coverage: Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Petersburg.
  • Websitejustice4all.org
  • Contact: 434-977-0553

3. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS)

  • Services: Free legal help for housing, domestic violence, public benefits, and family law.
  • Coverage: Richmond and surrounding areas.
  • Websitecvlas.org
  • Contact: 804-648-1012

4. Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society (SVLAS)

  • Services: Assistance with evictions, benefits, family law, and consumer issues.
  • Coverage: Southwest Virginia.
  • Websitesvlas.org
  • Contact: 1-866-534-5243

5. Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS)

  • Services: Free civil legal aid for low-income residents in housing, employment, and family law.
  • Coverage: Shenandoah Valley, Roanoke Valley, and surrounding areas.
  • Websitebrls.org
  • Contact: 1-800-691-8387

6. Northern Virginia Legal Services (NVLS)

  • Services: Legal help for housing, immigration, domestic violence, and public benefits.
  • Coverage: Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, etc.).
  • Websitenvls.org
  • Contact: 703-778-6800

7. Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV)

  • Services: Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals.
  • Coverage: Northern Virginia.
  • Websitelsnv.org
  • Contact: 703-778-6800

8. Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC)

  • Services: Advocacy and legal support for housing, domestic violence, healthcare, and consumer rights.
  • Websitevplc.org
  • Contact: 804-782-9430

9. Virginia State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service

  • Services: Reduced-cost referrals to private attorneys.
  • Websitevsb.org (Search “Lawyer Referral Service”)
  • Contact: 1-800-552-7977

10. Virginia Free Legal Answers


11. Virginia Victim Assistance Network (VVAN)

  • Services: Legal support for crime victims (domestic violence, sexual assault).
  • Websitevanetwork.org
  • Contact: 1-888-887-3418

12. Virginia Senior Legal Helpline


13. Virginia Judicial System Self-Help Resources


14. Disability Law Center of Virginia

  • Services: Legal advocacy for disability rights (discrimination, access, benefits).
  • Websitedlcv.org
  • Contact: 1-800-552-3962

15. Virginia Veterans Services Commission

  • Services: Legal and benefits assistance for veterans.
  • Websitedvs.virginia.gov
  • Contact: 1-800-622-5558

16. Law School Clinics

  • University of Virginia (UVA) School of Law Clinics
  • William & Mary Law School Clinics

17. Pro Bono Programs

  • Virginia Pro Bono Clearinghousevsb.org/probono
  • Local Bar Associations: Check with regional bars (e.g., Richmond Bar Association) for pro bono opportunities.

Additional Resources

  • Virginia Relay Service: Dial 711 for communication assistance.
  • 211 Virginia: Dial 211 or visit 211virginia.org for referrals to legal and social services.

Note:

  • For criminal cases, contact the local Public Defender’s Office.
  • Many organizations prioritize urgent cases (e.g., evictions, domestic violence).
  • Always confirm eligibility criteria (income, residency, case type) before applying.

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Statewide Hotlines & Immediate Assistance

1. Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline

  • Services: 24/7 crisis support, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
  • Hotline1-800-838-8238 (24/7)
  • Websitevsdvalliance.org

2. Virginia Legal Aid Hotlines

  • Statewide Intake Line1-866-LEGLAID (1-866-534-5243)
    • Connects low-income Virginians to regional legal aid offices.

3. Virginia Relay Service (for Deaf/Hard of Hearing)

  • Hotline: Dial 711 (free telecommunications assistance).

4. Virginia Veteran Crisis Line

  • Services: Confidential support for veterans in crisis.
  • Hotline1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
  • Text: 838255

Legal Aid Organizations (with Hotlines)

1. Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)

  • Services: Housing, immigration, workers’ rights, and racial justice.
  • Hotline1-833-612-0866 (for eviction defense in Northern Virginia)
  • Websitejustice4all.org

2. Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC)

  • Services: Housing, healthcare, consumer rights, and domestic violence.
  • Eviction Helpline1-833-NoEvict (1-833-663-8428) (statewide)
  • Websitevplc.org

3. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS)

  • Services: Housing, family law, and public benefits.
  • Hotline804-648-1012
  • Websitecvlas.org

4. Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS)

  • Services: Housing, employment, and family law.
  • Hotline1-800-691-8387
  • Websitebrls.org

5. Northern Virginia Legal Services (NVLS)

  • Services: Immigration, domestic violence, and housing.
  • Hotline703-778-6800
  • Websitenvls.org

6. Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society (SVLAS)

  • Services: Evictions, benefits, and consumer issues.
  • Hotline1-866-534-5243
  • Websitesvlas.org

Specialized Hotlines

1. Virginia Senior Legal Helpline

2. Disability Law Center of Virginia

  • Services: Advocacy for disability rights (discrimination, benefits).
  • Hotline1-800-552-3962
  • Websitedlcv.org

3. Virginia State Bar’s Hotline for the Elderly

  • Services: Free legal advice for Virginians aged 60+.
  • Hotline1-888-838-8238

4. Virginia Child Support Helpline

  • Services: Assistance with child support enforcement.
  • Hotline1-800-468-8894

Domestic Violence & Crisis Support

1. Virginia Victim Assistance Network (VVAN)

  • Services: Legal advocacy for crime victims.
  • Hotline1-888-887-3418
  • Websitevanetwork.org

2. YWCA Hotline (Statewide)

  • Services: Domestic violence and sexual assault support.
  • Hotline1-800-838-8238 (shared with Virginia Family Violence Hotline)

Self-Help & Referrals

1. Virginia Free Legal Answers

2. Virginia Judicial System Self-Help

3. 211 Virginia

  • Services: General referrals to legal aid, housing, and social services.
  • Hotline: Dial 211
  • Website211virginia.org

Law School Clinics

1. University of Virginia (UVA) Immigration Law Clinic

2. William & Mary Law School Clinics


Pro Bono Programs

  • Virginia Pro Bono Clearinghousevsb.org/probono
  • Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia1-866-534-5243

Note:

  • For criminal cases, contact your local Public Defender’s Office (find via vadefenders.org).
  • Many hotlines prioritize urgent cases (e.g., evictions, domestic violence, elder abuse).
  • Confirm eligibility (income, residency, case type) before applying for services.
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