Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Free if eligible & acceptedFree civil legal services for low-income residents in central Virginia.
Programs screen by income, location, issue and available capacity. Acceptance or representation is not guaranteed.Your local starting points
Legal help in Virginia
A few different doors to knock on. Choose by what you need, check who each program serves, and have your notice or key dates nearby.
Start with the kind of support you need
Virginia State Bar · attorney referrals
Ask about feesFind a lawyer for a consultation, a particular task, or full representation.
A referral is not free representation. Ask about limited-scope work, the consultation price and any retainer.Court self-help & official forms
Information & formsStart with the court’s instructions and forms for your type of proceeding.
Filing or service fees may apply. Ask about fee waivers. Court staff cannot act as your lawyer.ABA Free Legal Answers
Free if eligibleAsk a volunteer attorney a civil legal question through a participating program.
Check state availability and screening rules. Not for criminal defense, urgent deadlines or ongoing representation.More local routes
Legal Aid Justice Center
Check program termsFree legal services for low-income Virginians: immigrant rights, civil rights, housing.
UVA Law Clinics
Check program termsCivil rights, family law, immigration, and appellate litigation clinics.
Legal information, libraries & government resources
What to ask when you call
- Do you handle my type of problem in this county?
- What eligibility checks and documents do you need?
- Is this advice, document review or representation?
- What will it cost, and how soon can someone respond?
- How should I send a short summary or relevant documents?
If a program cannot help, ask for a referral. If a deadline is close, say so at the start of the call.
Explore help by issue
EvictionNotice, hearing, keeping your home
Rental problemsRepairs, deposits, landlord disputes
Divorce & separationProperty, support, ending a marriage
Children & custodyParenting time, custody, support
Abuse & safetyProtection orders, confidential support
Debt & collectionsCollection letters, debt lawsuits
Small claimsMoney disputes, preparing for court
Job loss & discriminationFired, retaliation, severance
Unpaid wagesMissing pay, overtime, wage claims
Criminal chargesDefense counsel, arrest, court dates
Benefits decision or appealSNAP, Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, unemployment
Civil rightsDiscrimination, government conduct
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