Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit organization providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals across Central Virginia, standing out for its dedicated advocacy and commitment to justice for vulnerable populations since 1971. Their mission-driven approach ensures that financial barriers do not prevent access to legal representation and education.
Through a combination of staff attorneys and pro bono volunteers, CVLAS offers compassionate, impactful legal support focused on areas such as housing stability, consumer protection, family law, and public benefits. They serve qualifying low-income individuals, including elderly clients, tenants, families, and rural residents, emphasizing preventive legal education and community outreach to empower those in need.
Services Offered
- Housing law assistance, including eviction defense and foreclosure prevention
- Consumer protection, such as debt defense and credit issues
- Family law services, including custody and guardianship cases
- Public benefits advocacy, including SNAP and tax relief
- Elder law services
- Medical-legal partnership support
- Legal education and self-help resources
- Free downloadable self-help documents
- Pro bono legal representation
- Virginia Farmworkers Program
CVLAS serves multiple counties in Central Virginia through offices in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Petersburg, leveraging decades of experience to recover millions in client benefits and successfully dismiss high-stakes lawsuits. Their work is tailored to assist those who cannot afford private legal services, ensuring broad access to justice.
