Legal Aid of WV is a comprehensive legal services organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable West Virginians. It stands out as a steadfast advocate for equal justice, focusing on critical legal issues that impact housing, safety, health, and financial stability for individuals and families across the state.
The organization employs a multi-faceted approach through three core program areas: Legal Services, Behavioral Health Advocacy, and Long-Term Care Advocacy. Its team of dedicated attorneys and advocates delivers meaningful solutions by offering legal representation, advocacy, and community education, specifically assisting those facing abuse, barriers to essential services, and challenges related to mental health or elder care.
Services Offered
- Attorney Representation
- Legal Services for Special Education (FAST)
- Financial Exploitation Assistance
- Kinship Care Support
- Substance Use Disorder Recovery Legal Aid
- Veterans Services
- Long-Term Care Advocacy – Ombudsman
- Behavioral Health Advocacy
- Adult Advocacy Services
- Assistance with Courts & Hearings, including representing oneself and domestic violence cases
- Criminal Record Expungement and Driver’s License Issues
- Disaster Relief, including document replacement and insurance claims
- Family & Safety matters such as divorce, child custody, and guardianship
- Health & Benefits advocacy, including Social Security and health coverage
- Home & Apartment issues, including eviction and housing discrimination
- Money & Debt cases, including bankruptcy and credit reports
- School & Education support
- Work & Unemployment assistance
Services are accessible statewide to eligible West Virginians, with support available in multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and several European languages. The organization also offers a dedicated helpline and extensive online resources through its resource library and Kinship Connector tool.
