Legal Aid Organizations (with Hotlines)
1. Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC)
- Services: Housing, immigration, workers’ rights, and racial justice.
- Hotline: 1-833-612-0866 (for eviction defense in Northern Virginia)
- Website: justice4all.org
2. Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC)
- Services: Housing, healthcare, consumer rights, and domestic violence.
- Eviction Helpline: 1-833-NoEvict (1-833-663-8428) (statewide)
- Website: vplc.org
3. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS)
- Services: Housing, family law, and public benefits.
- Hotline: 804-648-1012
- Website: cvlas.org
4. Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS)
- Services: Housing, employment, and family law.
- Hotline: 1-800-691-8387
- Website: brls.org
5. Northern Virginia Legal Services (NVLS)
- Services: Immigration, domestic violence, and housing.
- Hotline: 703-778-6800
- Website: nvls.org
6. Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society (SVLAS)
- Services: Evictions, benefits, and consumer issues.
- Hotline: 1-866-534-5243
- Website: svlas.org
Specialized Hotlines
1. Virginia Senior Legal Helpline
- Services: Free legal advice for Virginians aged 60+.
- Hotline: 1-844-802-5910
- Website: justice4all.org/virginia-senior-legal-helpline
2. Disability Law Center of Virginia
- Services: Advocacy for disability rights (discrimination, benefits).
- Hotline: 1-800-552-3962
- Website: dlcv.org
3. Virginia State Bar’s Hotline for the Elderly
- Services: Free legal advice for Virginians aged 60+.
- Hotline: 1-888-838-8238
4. Virginia Child Support Helpline
- Services: Assistance with child support enforcement.
- Hotline: 1-800-468-8894
Domestic Violence & Crisis Support
1. Virginia Victim Assistance Network (VVAN)
- Services: Legal advocacy for crime victims.
- Hotline: 1-888-887-3418
- Website: vanetwork.org
2. YWCA Hotline (Statewide)
- Services: Domestic violence and sexual assault support.
- Hotline: 1-800-838-8238 (shared with Virginia Family Violence Hotline)
Self-Help & Referrals
1. Virginia Free Legal Answers
- Services: Online Q&A with attorneys for civil legal issues.
- Website: virginia.freelegalanswers.org
2. Virginia Judicial System Self-Help
- Services: Court forms and guides for self-representation.
- Website: vacourts.gov/forms/civil.html
3. 211 Virginia
- Services: General referrals to legal aid, housing, and social services.
- Hotline: Dial 211
- Website: 211virginia.org
Law School Clinics
1. University of Virginia (UVA) Immigration Law Clinic
- Hotline: 434-924-3737
- Website: law.virginia.edu/clinics
2. William & Mary Law School Clinics
- Services: Veterans’ benefits, family law, and immigration.
- Hotline: 757-221-3785
- Website: law.wm.edu/academics/clinic
Pro Bono Programs
- Virginia Pro Bono Clearinghouse: vsb.org/probono
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia: 1-866-534-5243
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.