Virginia Legal Aid Justice Center

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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