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If you're facing a legal issue related to housing, family, healthcare, income, or safety, you're not alone. Our network of legal aid organizations and helplines can help you understand your rights, explore your options, and access the support you need. VPLC does not provide direct legal representation except in very limited matters when referred by a local legal aid program.
Local & Regional Legal Aid Centers
Blue Ridge Legal Services
Blue Ridge Legal Services is a nonprofit legal aid society providing free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income residents across Virginia's Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys through four full-time offices. They specialize in essential legal issues affecting basic life needs including housing, family stability, healthcare access, and consumer protection.
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia provides representation in civil matters to the low-income residents of Hampton Roads and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. With offices located in Norfolk, Hampton, Williamsburg and Belle Haven, LASEV also hosts extensive outreach events throughout the area, and regularly provides assistance in housing, family, consumer and public benefits matters.
Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley
Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley is Virginia's pioneering legal aid organization with over 60 years of experience serving the Roanoke Valley region through comprehensive civil legal services. They specialize in domestic violence advocacy and housing stability with strong collaborative partnerships.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Legal Services of Northern Virginia is the largest legal aid organization in Northern Virginia, providing free civil legal services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents across Northern Virginia for nearly five decades. LSNV operates offices across the region, in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas, and Leesburg, offering services ranging from brief legal advice to full court representation in critical areas like housing, family law, and consumer protection, including a low-income taxpayer clinic.
Legal Aid Justice Center
The Legal Aid Justice Center provides free legal services on non-criminal matters to low-income people in Virginia on issues like housing, consumer debt, criminal record-sealing, court fines and fees, immigration, and youth and education. Through community organizing and advocacy, they also partner with low-income communities to change local and statewide policy and address systemic injustices.
Legal Aid Works
Legal Aid Works provides free, high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across 17 vulnerable counties in central and eastern Virginia through three strategically located offices. They champion fairness for those with the least access to the civil justice system, handling approximately 1,100 cases annually with a dedicated team that includes bilingual staff and extensive pro bono volunteer attorney partnerships.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is a community of lawyers providing free civil legal services and preventative legal education to low-income individuals in crisis throughout central Virginia. Through the compassionate work of dedicated attorneys and pro bono volunteers, CVLAS ensures justice is accessible for those who cannot afford legal representation in critical areas like housing, consumer protection, family law, and public benefits.
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society is a private, non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income families across 17 counties and 4 cities in southwestern Virginia. For over 50 years, SVLAS has championed equal justice for low-income Virginians with experienced attorneys handling critical legal issues from family law and domestic violence to housing disputes and consumer protection.
Virginia Legal Aid Society
Virginia Legal Aid Society provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people living in — or with legal problems in — the 19 counties and 6 cities throughout Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia served by our offices located in Lynchburg, Farmville, Martinsville, Danville and Suffolk. VLAS provides legal advice and/or legal representation in many areas including housing, healthcare, family, education, and consumer protection.
Legal Aid Helplines
Whether you’re dealing with eviction, domestic violence, denial of benefits, or another urgent legal issue, help is just a phone call away. Legal aid helplines are free, confidential, and open to low-income Virginians who qualify for assistance.
ENROLL Virginia! Helpline: (888) 392-5132
Looking for affordable health coverage? Our Enrollment specialists guide Virginians through Medicaid and Marketplace applications with clarity (and care) free of cost.
Predatory Loan Helpline: (866) 830-4501
Facing exploitative interest rates, hidden fees, or unfair lending? Call us for legal support and advocacy to fight back against predatory lenders and reclaim financial stability.
Utility Helpline: (804) 313-9363
Our utility experts offer advice, answer questions, and connect you to programs that help keep the lights (and water) on
Senior Legal Helpline: (844) 802-5910
Older Virginians navigate complex rules: Medicaid, benefits, consumer protection. This line provides legal support and clarity to help seniors live with dignity and independence.
VPLC Helpline: (800) 868-VPLC (8752)
Need help navigating legal issues? Our team connects you to VPLC’s resources and help navigating legal advocacy for low-income Virginians. Whether you're a community member or legal partner, we're just a call away.
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VirginiaLawHelp.org offers easy-to-understand information on the legal problems that most frequently affect low-income residents. It features step-by-step legal guides, FAQs, and practical resources that help users understand their rights, responsibilities, and available options.