Free Legal Aid in Richmond
Last updated: December 13, 2013
Have a dispute with your landlord or employer, but you don’t understand the complex legal system? Maybe you have a family law or immigration matter, but you don’t know how you’ll be able to pay for an attorney’s help.
Thankfully, Richmond has a long history of success through solidarity. It’s no surprise that Richmond’s culture would yield a large group of attorneys serving the public -- and the interests of justice -- with free and low cost legal services. Here is a directory of services available in the greater Richmond area.
Richmond Legal Aid
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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Tel: (866) 534-5243CVLAS offers free assistance to local residents in matters related to civil (non-criminal) law. Typical cases cover: civil rights, foreclosure, disabilities, domestic violence, employment, and government benefits, and other issues common to citizens with lower incomes. Visit CVLAS’s website for specific directions on how to apply for services.
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Legal Aid Justice Center
123 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: (804) 643-1086LAJC features several programs designed to help Richmond’s citizens. Programs include: Civil Advocacy Program, JustChildren Program, Immigrant Advocacy Program, Elder Law Initiative, Health Advocacy, and Institutionalized Persons. For Petersburg residents and others in the area you can contact the local Petersburg LAJC office at:
37 Bollingbrook Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
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Community Tax Law Project
P.O. Box 11322
Richmond, VA 23230
Tel: (804) 358-5855CTLP provides free representation in tax-related disputes. The organization also provides free services to the Commonwealth’s nonprofit organizations. Visit the website for more information on CTLP’s mission and practice.
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Immigration Counseling
1512 Willow Lawn Drive
P.O. Box 6565
Richmond, VA 23230
Tel: (804) 545-5900CCC provides legal services in connection with re-entry, permanent residency applications, asylum, and other immigration matters. The organization generally charges an affordable fee but will waive the cost of services in some cases.
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Legal Information Network for Cancer
1459 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Tel: (804) 272-LINC (5462)LINC works to help cancer patients manage legal issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Professionals on staff and volunteering within LINC’s network have expertise is in public and private benefits, employment law, debt management, and will preparation.