Central Virginia Legal Aid Society - Richmond Branch
General Contact Information
- Phone
- 804-648-1012
- Toll Free
- 800-868-1012
- Fax
- 804-649-8794
How to Get Help
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| Phone Number | Local phone - 804-648-1012. Toll free - 800-868-1 |
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| Documents | please have all documents relating to your case ready for easy reference if necessary. |
Who We Are
CVLAS has 3 offices throughout Central Virginia to assist clients in meeting their legal needs. While legal representation can not be guaranteed, every attempt will be made to make sure clients have the legal advice they need when dealing with civil matters.
Who We Serve
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| Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided | Interpreters are available for all non-english speaking clients. Please attempt to contact our office to have interpreter scheduled. |
| Income Guidelines | 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. Representation and/or legal advice is free to the client. However, clients are responsible for any court fees which are incurred. |
| 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: Immigrant; Prisoner |
Type of Help
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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| 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. |