Goddard Aimee N is a dedicated attorney and integral part of Legal Aid of West Virginia, specializing in providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and vulnerable populations across the state. The organization stands out for its commitment to ensuring equal access to justice, offering comprehensive support through a team of knowledgeable attorneys and advocates who address a wide range of legal challenges.
With a mission-driven approach, the firm focuses on empowering clients by helping them navigate complex legal systems, escape abusive situations, secure essential benefits, and overcome barriers to housing, employment, and education. Their services are tailored to assist West Virginians dealing with financial hardship, health issues, family crises, or disasters, ensuring that legal support is accessible to those who need it most.
Services Offered
- Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Divorce, Separation, & Annulment
- Child Custody & Parenting Plans
- Adoption and Foster Care
- Guardianship & Conservatorship
- Paternity
- Abuse & Neglect
- Personal Safety Orders
- Parental Rights (& Termination)
- Eviction from a home
- Renting or leasing home issues
- Owning or buying home issues
- Problems with living conditions
- Housing discrimination
- Utilities, Energy, & Heating issues
- Food & cash benefits
- Health Coverage benefits
- Social Security Disability Benefits
- Unemployment Compensation
- Child Support
- Debt & Lending Money issues
- Bankruptcy
- Credit practices & Credit reports
- Protecting Property
- Protecting Wages
- Car payment issues
- Tax issues
- Financial Exploitation
- Special Education
- School attendance issues
- Paying for education
- Disability: Reasonable Accommodation
- Wrongful discharge
- Wage Issues
- Family Leave
- Substance Use Disorder Recovery
- Mental health advocacy
- Veterans Services
- Criminal Record Expungement
- Driver’s License issues
- Traffic & Parking Tickets
- Disaster Relief assistance
- Rebuilding after disaster
- Replacing Lost Documents
- Insurance claims after disaster
- Contracts disputes
- Representing Yourself in Court
- Long-Term Care Advocacy – Ombudsman
- Behavioral Health Advocacy
- Adult Advocacy Services
Services are provided statewide to West Virginians, with support available in multiple languages including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The organization also operates specialized programs such as Kinship Care support, Veterans Services, and disaster relief assistance, reinforcing its role as a critical resource for justice and advocacy in the community.
