Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

General Contact Info

Website

Office Locations

Richmond Office:
101 West Broad Street, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 648-1012
Toll-free: (800) 868-1012
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Charlottesville Office:
The Commerce Building, 103 East Water Street, Suites 201 & 202, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 296-8851
Toll-free: (800) 390-9983
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Petersburg Office:
229 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone: (804) 862-1100
Toll-free: (800) 868-1012
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

About

Primary Issues:

Housing law and landlord-tenant disputes
Consumer protection and debt collection defense
Family law and domestic violence
Bankruptcy Public benefits (SNAP, SSI, unemployment compensation)
Disability rights
Employment law
Healthcare access
Elder law
Civil rights

Areas Served

Cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Charlottesville
Counties of Albemarle, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Nelson, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, Surry

Other Pertinent Information:

Income Eligibility: Generally 125% of federal poverty guidelines, up to 200% in certain situations
Must be US citizens or documented residents
Elderly (60+) may receive advice without income restrictions in certain cases
Services are free with no fees charged
Languages: ASL, Spanish, Vietnamese interpreters available
Does not handle criminal, traffic, personal injury, malpractice, property damage or cases where a private lawyer could obtain a fee