Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
http://www.cvlas.org
Who We Are
Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal advice and representation to low-income people in the areas of bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer, debtor rights, disability, domestic violence, elder law, employment, family, garnishment, health, housing, public benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and unemployment compensation.
How to Get Help
You can contact this organization by:
- Contact Type
- Phone
- Phone Number
- Local phone - 804-648-1012. Toll free - 800-868-1
- Hours
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- Monday
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Documents
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All notices and letters received from Social Services.
- Information
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Also have the names and telephone numbers of all the case workers or other people you have spoken to about your case available.
Who We Serve
- Area(s)
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- Albemarle County
- Charles City County
- Charlottesville City County
- Chesterfield County
- Colonial Heights City County
- Dinwiddie County
- Fluvanna County
- Goochland County
- Greene County
- Hanover County
- Henrico County
- Hopewell City County
- Louisa County
- Nelson County
- New Kent County
- Petersburg City County
- Powhatan County
- Prince George County
- Richmond City County
- Surry County
- Language(s) Spoken
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- Spanish / Español
Interpreters are available for all non-english speaking clients. Please attempt to contact our office to have interpreter scheduled.
- Income Guidelines
with LSC eligible deductions such as work related transportation costs, child care payments, etc. Please contact our office to see if you qualify.
Households with income up to 187.5% of poverty may be accepted in certain situations. Households also must have low resources. The elderly (60 or older) may receive legal advice without regard to finances. Applicants also must meet citizenship requirements.
- Your family's income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level
- 125
- Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?
- YES
- Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?
- YES
- Eligibility Restrictions
This program does not serve: Prisoner; Community Groups
Type of Help
- This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
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- Full Legal Representation
- Brief Advice
- Self-Help Materials
- Description of Services
Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal advice and representation to low-income people in the areas of bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer, debtor rights, disability, domestic violence, elder law, employment, family, garnishment, health, housing, public benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and unemployment compensation.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) does not handle every request for assistance, but never charges a fee for its services. CVLAS does not handle criminal, traffic, personal injury, malpractice, property damage, or cases that may generate attorney’s fees where a lawyer could obtain a fee from the other side or from recovery.
- Emergency Instructions
What is an Emergency? Walk-in intake is done for emergencies. An emergency is: recent papers from a court, government agency or subsidized landlord that require a response within four (4) business days; a court or administrative hearing within four (4) business days; a legal deadline within four (4) business days; a lockout, utility shutoff, or self-help eviction; an impending non-judicial foreclosure within ten (10) calendar days; or a recent incident of serious domestic violence.
Public Benefits Unit
General Contact Information
- Address
- Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
- Phone
- 804-648-1012
- Toll Free
- 800-868-1012 and 866-534-5243
- Fax
- 804-649-8794
- Website
- http://www.cvlas.org
Last Review and Update: Mar 15, 2012
