There are three ways you can obtain help from Virginia Legal Aid Society:
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Check out our legal information provided on this website. Click here.
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Call our LawLine at 1-866-534-5243 to get screened for assistance and, if eligible, obtain legal advice or representation. If you are having trouble reaching us from a cell phone acquired outside our service area, try calling 434-455-3080.
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Apply online before contacting LawLine to speed up the application process. Click here.
Types of Cases
LawLine provides advice in civil law matters such as:
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Bankruptcy
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Consumer fraud, predatory lending matters, debt relief, contract disputes, car repossession, credit card lawsuits, and home repair scams
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Education issues involving student discipline, fees, and special education services
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Employment problems and unemployment benefits
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Family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support
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Landlord/tenant disputes, including eviction and repair issues
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Mortgage foreclosure
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Health care access, including Medicare
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Public benefits, including Social Security/SSI, Medicaid, and food stamps
Criminal and Traffic Cases
VLAS does not provide assistance in criminal or traffic violation cases. We handle only civil matters. If you are unsure if you have a civil or a criminal case, call and ask us.
Charges for Services
VLAS does not charge fees for services. You may be asked to pay for certain expenses, however, such as court filing fees or fees for serving papers.
Referrals for Help Elsewhere
If we cannot help you with your problem, we will do our best to refer you to an agency that may be able to help. We may be able to direct you to a private attorney in certain cases.
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